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ODDS ON TECH OddsonTechnology @OddsonTechnology Linus Torvalds showing us his desktop wallpaper is so wholesome.

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its wholesome and relatable content, showcasing a personal touch from a well-known tech figure. The "hopecore" hashtag and the focus on a simple, personal detail likely contributed to its appeal.

Summary

The video highlights a wholesome moment where Linux creator Linus Torvalds uses a personal photograph as his desktop wallpaper, rather than a typical tech-themed image. The creator of the video expresses interest in obtaining the wallpaper, and Torvalds confirms he has it on his phone and can share it.

Structure

1Introduction of Linus Torvalds's desktop wallpaper.
2Discussion of the wallpaper being a personal photo.
3Inquiry about sharing the wallpaper.
4Confirmation that the wallpaper is available on his phone.

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ODDS ON TECH OddsonTechnology @OddsonTechnology Linus Torvalds showing us his desktop wallpaper is so wholesome. I HAVE MY OWN BACKGROUND WHICH IS NOT QUITE AS CARTOONISH AS THIS. IT'S JUST A PHOTO I TOOK NIGHTTIME PHOTO. IS THERE ANY CHANCE THAT WE BACKGROUND TO SHARE TO SHARE WITH PEOPLE OH, YOU DON'T YOU DON'T HAVE PRESSURE OR ANYTHING. BUT I PROBABLY I CAN SEND MY PHONE. IT TO SOMEBODY AND THEN IF GET THE OFFICIAL LINUS DESKTOP WALLPAPER. DO YOU HAVE ANDROID PHONE SO THAT YOU GET FULL RESOLUTION PHOTOS? YEAH, YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT.

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Follow us @oddsontechnology_ for more Linux, programming, open-source, computer science, and tech history. There’s something incredibly wholesome about Linux creator Linus Torvalds using a desktop wallpaper that’s literally just a photo he took himself. Fans noticed the personal nature photo during his Linus Tech Tips (LTT) setup tour — no elaborate Linux wallpaper, no programmer joke, just a peaceful photo he liked enough to keep on his computer. #LinusTorvalds #Linux #hopecore #desktop #photography