Linux
Linux engagements are up significantly, with a 545.8% increase from the previous week, driven by a surge in posts created. This indicates a strong resurgence of interest and activity within the Linux community.
About Linux
Linux is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel.
Insights
- linux engagements is up 545.8% from the previous week.
- linux posts created is up 687.35% from the previous week.
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[--] Week: [----------] +546%
[--] Month: [-----------] -29%
[--] Months: [-------------] +181%
[--] Year: [-------------] +183%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-06
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2026-02-17
Engagements by network (24h): Reddit: [------] News: [------] Instagram: [------] TikTok: [---------] YouTube: [---------] X: [---------]
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-20
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15
Mentions by network (24h): Reddit: [-----] News: [--] Instagram: [--] TikTok: [-----] YouTube: [-----] X: [-----]
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Linux in the last [--] hours which is down 0.06% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-14
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15
The most influential creators that mention Linux in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @yoyo | [--] | [------] | [---] | [------] |
| @programmersarealsohuman5909 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @hex.spectrum | [--] | [--] | [-----] | |
| @deckwizard | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
| @NetworkChuck | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] |
Sentiment: 82%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 82%
Daily Average: 75%
[--] Week: 74% +1%
[--] Month: 77% +2%
[--] Months: 77% +19%
[--] Year: 77% +7%
1-Year High: 94% on 2025-10-05
1-Year Low: 42% on 2025-05-14
Most Supportive Themes:
- Linux Gaming: (30%) Linux is becoming a more viable platform for gaming due to improvements in compatibility and performance.
- Linux for Development and Servers: (25%) Linux remains a top choice for developers and server environments due to its flexibility and open-source nature.
- Linux Ease of Use and Alternatives: (20%) User-friendly Linux distributions are often compared favorably to Windows, highlighting their ease of use.
Most Critical Themes:
- Linux Desktop Challenges: (15%) Despite advancements, Linux desktops still face challenges in software compatibility and user adoption compared to established operating systems.
- Linux Security and Exploits: (10%) While generally secure, discussions touch upon potential security vulnerabilities and methods used to exploit Linux systems.
Top Linux News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Which OS Is Best: Windows macOS Linux or ChromeOS PCMag Not sure which desktop operating system is best for you We help you choose by comparing the top options based on app compatibility ease of use hardware availability interface design gaming support and other key factors"
News Link @PCMag 2026-02-16T15:20Z 395.3K followers, [----] engagements
"I replaced Windows with Linux and there's only one feature I miss ZDNET Switching from Windows to Linux is easy they say. But here's what they don't tell you"
News Link @ZDNET 2026-02-16T13:00Z 445.3K followers, [---] engagements
"UAT-9921 Deploys VoidLink Malware to Target Technology and Financial Sectors Cisco Talos links UAT-9921 to VoidLink a modular Zig-based malware targeting Linux cloud systems with stealth plugins and C2 control"
News Link @TheHackersNews 2026-02-13T15:24Z 1M followers, [----] engagements
"How to write Linux bash scripts on your Android - and why you'd want to ZDNET Enable the Linux terminal on any Android device and you can create or practice your bash scripting on the go"
News Link @ZDNET 2026-02-12T03:33Z 445.3K followers, [---] engagements
Top Linux Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"#linux #larp #computerscience #cringe #windows Your just using it to be different Windows is better I dont want to right [----] lines of code to install chrome Things you dont say to Linux Users 🚫 (Very Deadly) Your just using it to be different Windows is better I dont want to right [----] lines of code to install chrome Things you dont say to Linux Users 🚫 (Very Deadly)"
TikTok Link @render.blender 2026-02-17T03:03Z 10.2K followers, 38.7K engagements
"Rocket League on Linux and Steam Deck will support Easy Anti-Cheat. Why can't #Fortnite 🎮 Psyonix announced earlier today that Rocket League will introduce Easy Anti-Cheat the same anti-cheat service used by Fortnite in an attempt to quell a rising cheater issue in the game. Interestingly the announcement specified that the game will still be supported on Steam Deck despite the fact that Fortnite using the same anti-cheat service remains unplayable on Steam Deck. Psyonix is likely taking advantage of a [----] update which allowed developers to enable Easy Anti-Cheat support for Linux and Mac"
X Link @FNBRunderground 2026-02-17T01:10Z [----] followers, 19.5K engagements
"Are you still investigating @Abdulitokun @Lucretia9000 The missing link here is a Linux anti-cheat solution that bridges successfully to WINE/Proton to provide anticheat for emulated win32 apps. This is something were investigating but its not a quick task. @Abdulitokun @Lucretia9000 The missing link here is a Linux anti-cheat solution that bridges successfully to WINE/Proton to provide anticheat for emulated win32 apps. This is something were investigating but its not a quick task"
X Link @fortniteonlinux 2026-02-17T00:26Z [----] followers, 41.9K engagements
"The bull case for Apple based on the Mac mini running OpenClaw is a pretty weak take in my opinion. Macs only have about 10% share of the personal PC market. Most PCs run Windows or Linux. Even if more Mac minis are sold for AI projects it likely would not make a meaningful difference since Apple is already a very large company"
X Link @The_AI_Investor 2026-02-17T00:19Z 72.9K followers, [----] engagements
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