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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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Hey 👋 dear Linux Community, (infosec.exchange)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 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 10 months ago (1 children)

Security is somewhat debatable, but privacy-wise, nothing beats open-source operating systems (Linux/BSD/AOSP).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

I'm sorry, i already put way too much Effort into these Replies to retype it all, so I'm going to have to redirect you to them.

regarding Security:

https://lemmy.world/comment/6804263

https://lemmy.world/comment/6808955

please put your thougts on these in the Comments below the respective Comment, to keep it all organized and grouped :)

regarding Privacy:

Yes, Linux definitely has a lot less Telemetry. But: I would argue that without Security you can't have Privacy.

I would rather give MS their Telemetry than risk a random Attacker getting Access to my entire Computer and all the Data on it.

But "can you have Privacy without Security?" is kind of a Philosophical Question and heavily depends on subjective Definitions of what Privacy is to you, so I don't think we'll reach an Agreement there.