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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey 👋 dear Linux Community,

I'm still kinda new to Linux (started using this year 😅) I already made it to my main OS, even if I still missing some things which I used on Windows, anyway. What I wanted to ask you guys, what recommendations do you have for Linux Mint (Cinnamon)? In terms of security, optimization, (a way to make the UI looking modern ;-;) and privacy? I would be very interested in what you do guys to optimize your Linux setup :) I'm pretty technical, so there is nothing which could overwhelm me (probaly).

Thx! 🤍

#privacy #dataprotection #linux #linuxmint #opensource #foss #cybersecurity @linux

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I don’t have the Money for MacOS, am too much of a Poweruser for ChromeOS/Android and have too much of a real life for OpenBSD

So yes, MS is the most secure Option available.

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Linux has major Security Issues, there’s no debating that.

Windows also has security issues: on Windows, most apps are installed via the web browser. Installing apps from a website means trusting each and every website you get your software from. Of course, I imagine you could try other methods, though that'd be quite a hassle, honestly.

Most Linux distributions have package repositories that are tested, specially point-release distros like Linux Mint or Debian.

This is all assuming that "security" refers to how likely a system is to be compromised, hacked or otherwise affected by untrusted malware.

The only thing we achieve with Denial is making sure these Issues will never get the Attention they deserve and as such will never get fixed.

I never denied that Linux has security issues. There's no way it doesn't! The kernel is huge, as a codebase grows more and more bugs are introduced and over time they are fixed.

I'm simply saying that, because of the way Windows works, you're more likely to shoot yourself in the foot by installing malicious software than on Linux.