ISO files have been the standard way to download and install Linux distributions for decades
Evidence comparison
Linux vs Windows
Across all dates, 13 tracked creators have mentioned Linux, compared with 20 for Windows.
Mentions can include recommendations, criticism or sponsorship. They do not establish current use.
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Public switch records: Linux to Windows
0Public switch records: Windows to Linux
What it does
Open-source operating system kernel behind countless server, desktop and embedded systems.
13 creators · all time24 mentions / 30 days98% organic · all time
- All-time public mentions
- 50
- Pricing
- —
- Tracked since
- 25 Jun 2026
- Website
- www.kernel.org
Public mentions by creator · all time
Mentions over the past 12 weeks
What it does
Microsoft's desktop operating system.
20 creators · all time40 mentions / 30 days100% organic · all time
- All-time public mentions
- 56
- Pricing
- —
- Tracked since
- 25 Jun 2026
- Website
- www.microsoft.com
Public mentions by creator · all time
Mentions over the past 12 weeks
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All-time totals and creator mention counts include every public receipt, with no date limit. Organic share excludes mentions with unclear sponsorship. The 30-day counts reflect the latest score update. A zero switch count means no switch with a public source is available here; it does not prove that nobody switched.
Recent public mentions and sources
Linux
Grab a brand new laptop or desktop running Linux
Windows
How to Fix Microsoft Account Sign In Issue “Password Sign In Isn’t Available” in Windows
It used my Windows desktop, installing tools, placing assets, building a scene
Creators with public mentions of both tools
Questions, answered with receipts
How many creators have mentioned Linux and Windows?
Across all dates, 13 tracked creators have mentioned Linux, compared with 20 for Windows.
Which creators have public mentions of both Linux and Windows?
Creators with public mentions of both tools include Linus Tech Tips, NetworkChuck, ProgrammingKnowledge2.
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