Linux is identical to the Konsole (KDE) or Terminal (Gnome), if you are using Linux, you must use the Konsole because there are several processes that must be done by using the Konsole. But, even when using the Konsole you still can update your Twitter status. 
How could you?
Twidge, a Twitter client application running on the console. It’s very simple, and of course has very limited features. You can only update the status and you have to do a reply manually. : P
Twidge is a command-line, full-functional Twitter client. It supports posting updates, retrieving information, and excellent integration with the Unix shell scripting environment via piping and well-formatted output.
First, install Twidge.
<br />$ sudo su apt-get install twidge<br />If you prefer to use Synaptic, the installation will go more easily.
After successfully installed, setting a username & password you on Twidge Twitter.
<br />$ twidge setup<br /><br />Welcome to twidge. We will now configure twidge for your<br />use. This will be quick and easy!<br /><br />First, what is your usename?<br /><br />Username: socialblogr<br /><br />Welcome, socialblogr! Now I'll need your password.<br /><br />Password: *********<br />To post a status
<br />$twidge update<br />Testing Ubuntu Twidge on 9:10, a terminal-based Twitter client. [press Enter to post it]<br />
Tweeting anywhere .. : P
