{"id":72464,"date":"2019-08-12T16:27:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=72464"},"modified":"2020-08-31T17:43:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T17:43:01","slug":"top-linux-influencers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Top Linux Influencers in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>You may find a number of technology experts sharing their knowledge in various domains. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover a list of top Linux influencers whom you should follow to stay updated with the Linux news and trends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Linux found its roots in 1991 and gave a new boost of recognition for opensource technologies. Many people claim that Linux falls back in terms of market share as compared to Windows OS. This can be true, especially when Windows has almost 82.56% market share in the OS marketplace of this world. That places the market share of Linux at almost 1.99%. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Almost 1.63% of all desktop operating systems all over the world were running on Linux. So, what is the point in reading a discussion on Linux influencers? Let us take a look at the other side of the picture! Almost all the supercomputers in the world run on Linux. Around 96.3% of the top 1 million servers in the world run on Linux.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/best-linux-blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 20 Linux Blogs in 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#Best_Linux_Influencers_You_Should_Follow\" >Best Linux Influencers You Should Follow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#1_Linus_Torvalds\" >1. Linus Torvalds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#2_David_Searls\" >2. David Searls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#3_Jessie_Frazelle\" >3. Jessie Frazelle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#4_Binni_Shah\" >4. Binni Shah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#5_Jono_Bacon\" >5. Jono Bacon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#7_Jay_Redstone\" >7. Jay Redstone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#8_Jen_Wike_Huger\" >8. Jen Wike Huger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#9_Greg_Kroah-Hartman\" >9. Greg Kroah-Hartman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#10_Matthew_Garrett\" >10. Matthew Garrett<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#12_Matthew_Miller\" >12. Matthew Miller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#13_Richard_Brown\" >13. Richard Brown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#14_Daniel_Fore\" >14. Daniel Fore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-influencers\/#15_Libby_Clark\" >15. Libby Clark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Linux_Influencers_You_Should_Follow\"><\/span>Best Linux Influencers You Should Follow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">23 out of 25 top websites in the world are using Linux! These facts can speak sufficiently of the importance of Linux as an operating system. With such widespread usage, it would be reasonable to find Linux thought leaders who are active on various platforms. So, in this article, we&#8217;ll illustrate a list of top Linux influencers in 2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Linus_Torvalds\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">1. Linus Torvalds<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-72701 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/L1.jpg\" alt=\"Linus Torvalds\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/L1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/L1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/L1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/L1-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">There is no list of best Linux influencers without the mention of Linus Torvalds. This Linux influencer is the brains behind the whole Linux ecosystem. You can see the analogy between Linus and Linux! He has been a main Linux kernel developer since 1991. He was the original developer and author of \u201cGit\u201d, the source control management system. If you are not following Linus, then you are missing out a top Linux Influencer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Linus__Torvalds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Linus Torvalds on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_David_Searls\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">2. David Searls<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72702 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Doc-Searls.jpg\" alt=\"David Searls\" width=\"162\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Doc-Searls.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Doc-Searls-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Doc-Searls-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Doc-Searls-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">David Searls is one of the renowned Linux influencers of 2020 with an extensive follower base on Twitter. He is a popular tech expert and is presently working as the Senior Editor at the Linux Journal. David\u2019s monthly columns, SuitWatch, and Linux for Suits are quite popular in the opensource community. He is also the author of \u201cThe Intention Economy\u201d and \u201cThe Cluetrain Manifesto\u201d. David\u2019s comprehensive and engaging discussions on ad blocking and analysis of personal data have been accepted in the tech space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dsearls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow David Searls on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Jessie_Frazelle\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">3. Jessie Frazelle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72703 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jessie-Frazelle.jpg\" alt=\"Jessie Frazelle\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jessie-Frazelle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jessie-Frazelle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jessie-Frazelle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jessie-Frazelle-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Jessie Frazelle is another top name among Linux influencers. She has worked with notable names such as Microsoft as Principal Developer Associate and GitHub as Staff Software Engineer. She has worked on over 50 open-source projects and is actively involved in their maintenance. Also, she has been a keynote speaker at notable conferences such as Linux Con, Google NEXT, Docker Con and GitHub Universe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jessfraz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Jessie Frazelle on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Binni_Shah\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">4. Binni Shah<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72704 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Binni-Shah.jpg\" alt=\"Binni Shah\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Binni-Shah.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Binni-Shah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Binni-Shah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Binni-Shah-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Binni Shah is one of the prominent names among Linux influencers in 2020. She is a Linux evangelist as well as a kernel developer. Also, she has a prominent interest in security. This has strengthened her reputation as a thought leader and one of the most popular Linux influencers. Her thoughts on rooting embedded Linux boxes and hacking network protocols with Kali Linux are highly recognized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/binitamshah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Binni Shah on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Jono_Bacon\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">5. Jono Bacon<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72705 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jono-Bacon.jpg\" alt=\"Jono Bacon\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jono-Bacon.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jono-Bacon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jono-Bacon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jono-Bacon-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Former community manager of Ubuntu, Jono Bacon, is also one of the Linux influencers you need to follow. This man is your key to gain some detailed and in-depth insights into the Linux world. He is active on Google Plus and Twitter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jonobacon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Jono Bacon on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Preparing for a Linux Interview? Go through these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-linux-interview-questions-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top Linux Interview Questions<\/a> and get ready to ace the interview.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; text-align: justify;\">6. Vincent Batts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72706 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Vincent-Batts.jpg\" alt=\"Vincent Batts\" width=\"164\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Vincent-Batts.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Vincent-Batts-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Vincent-Batts-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Vincent-Batts-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Vincent Batts is also one of the top Linux thought leaders. Presently employed as the Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat, Vincent works on container architecture technology. He specializes in Linux, and his thoughts on Linux containers are well appreciated. Vincent shares many Linux goodies and speaks at conferences such as Linux Con alongside the best Linux influencers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vbatts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Vincent Batts on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Jay_Redstone\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">7. Jay Redstone<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72707 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jay-Redstone.jpg\" alt=\"Jay Redstone\" width=\"157\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jay-Redstone.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jay-Redstone-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Jay Redstone is another entry among popular Linux influencers on social media. As a system administrator, Jay\u2019s love for Linux is not a surprise for anyone. His role as a system administrator and IT consultant drive his purpose as an influencer. The Linux tutorials by Jay are nothing less than a Linux blog for beginners. You can find more than 150 Linux distribution installation videos on his YouTube channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jay_redstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Jay Redstone on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Jen_Wike_Huger\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">8. Jen Wike Huger<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72708 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jen-Wike-Huger.jpg\" alt=\"Jen Wike Huger\" width=\"139\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jen-Wike-Huger.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jen-Wike-Huger-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jen-Wike-Huger-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jen-Wike-Huger-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Jen Wike Huger is one of the notable names that come up frequently in Linux news. She is presently working as a content manager who adds up to her expertise in reaching out to the open-source community. She reaches out to various writer and contributors as one of the popular Linux influencers. Her articles are based on new topics related to Linux.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JenWike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Jen Wike Huger on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Greg_Kroah-Hartman\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">9. Greg Kroah-Hartman<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72709 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Greg-Kroah-Hartman.jpg\" alt=\"Greg Kroah-Hartman\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Greg-Kroah-Hartman.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Greg-Kroah-Hartman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Greg-Kroah-Hartman-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Greg-Kroah-Hartman-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Greg Kroah-Hartman is renowned for his practical involvement with Linux. He is also popular for claiming to be a Linux Kernel driver monkey. As a fellow at the Linux Foundation, he is always noted in Linux news for his opinions on Linux topics. Greg\u2019s blog is known for covering a wide range of topics such as LTS and self-signed Linux kernels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gregkh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Greg Kroh-Harman on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Matthew_Garrett\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">10. Matthew Garrett<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72710 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Linux-Influencer.png\" alt=\"Matthew Garrett\" width=\"152\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Linux-Influencer.png 388w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Linux-Influencer-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Matthew Garrett is also one of the names that you would not miss from a list of Linux influencers. Working as a security developer at Google, Matthew shares his expertise with complete research. Known for expertise in firmware development, mobile development and power management on Linux, Matthew imposes a prominent impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mjg59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Matthew Garett on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Must Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-5-linux-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 Linux Certifications<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; text-align: justify;\">11. Rikki Endsley<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72711 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rikki-Endsley.jpg\" alt=\"Rikki Endsley\" width=\"161\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rikki-Endsley.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rikki-Endsley-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rikki-Endsley-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rikki-Endsley-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Rikki Endsley surely deserves mention in this list with her many achievements in the Linux world. She has worked as a community manager for USENIX and as associate publisher for Linux Pro Magazine. Rikki Endsley is currently working as an editor at Red Hat Developers You can find many Linux articles spread all over her social media feed. She is one of the popular choices if you want to get some of the best opensource articles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rikkiends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Rikki Endsley on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Matthew_Miller\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">12. Matthew Miller<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72712 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mattdm.jpeg\" alt=\"Matthew Miller\" width=\"141\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mattdm.jpeg 337w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mattdm-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mattdm-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mattdm-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Matthew Miller, the mind behind Fedora, is also a popular thought leader in the Linux community. You can find a whole load of credible information about Fedora. Any individual could find helpful insights on Linux from this professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mattdm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Matthew Miller on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Richard_Brown\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">13. Richard Brown<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72713 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/linux.jpg\" alt=\"Richard Brown\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to gain knowledge related to openSUSE Linux, then Richard Brown is the name you should look. He is the chairman of the board of openSUSE. So, you can get a lot of information on various topics related to openSUSE and Linux. This is the right place to get your much-needed dose of Linux.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sysrich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Richard Brown on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Daniel_Fore\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">14. Daniel Fore<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72714 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Daniel-Fore.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Fore\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Daniel-Fore.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Daniel-Fore-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Daniel-Fore-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Daniel-Fore-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Daniel Fore is another name among Linux influencers in 2020 which you cannot miss out. He is noted for his unique views on operating system design and Linux. Daniel posts more about visual design rather than the technical aspects of Linux. This is the future we are talking about in Linux as the need for better user interfaces increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DanielFore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Daniel Fore on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Libby_Clark\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">15. Libby Clark<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72715 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Libby-Clark.jpg\" alt=\"Libby Clark\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Libby-Clark.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Libby-Clark-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Libby-Clark-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Libby-Clark-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Libby Clark is another name on this list of most popular Linux influencers. Presently serving as the Editorial Director for The New Stack, since 2017, Libby has promising outreach on social media. However, her experience as a digital content editor and content marketing manager at The Linux Foundation make her a top influencer. As one of the top Linux influencers, the close association of Libby with Linux vouch for her credibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LibbyMClark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_sm td_default_btn\">Follow Libby Clark on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/red-hat-certified-system-administrator-rhcsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72269 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/RHCSA.gif\" alt=\"RHCSA Online Course\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Final Words<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, the discussion was based on the observation of notable thought leaders in the Linux community. We found various influencers with varying roles in the Linux community. Many of the influencers in the list presented above belong to the core development aspects of Linux.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">On the other hand, some of the entries in this list also included content management professionals associated with Linux. So, it appears that you don\u2019t have to be a development or technical professional to become an influencer. Majority of popular influencers in the Linux community share their knowledge with new perspectives on different topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following these Linux influencers will surely help you to have a bright Linux career whether it&#8217;s about Linux news, updates or certification preparation. To help you with your certification preparation, we also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/linux-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linux certification training courses<\/a>. Check out now and get ready to become a certified professional in Linux.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may find a number of technology experts sharing their knowledge in various domains. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover a list of top Linux influencers whom you should follow to stay updated with the Linux news and trends. Linux found its roots in 1991 and gave a new boost of recognition for opensource technologies. Many people claim that Linux falls back in terms of market share as compared to Windows OS. This can be true, especially when Windows has almost 82.56% market share in the OS marketplace of this world. That places the market share of Linux at almost 1.99%. 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