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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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Linux security (feddit.dk)

submitted 1 week ago by UheldigeBenny@feddit.dk to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hi there,

Win10 is soon not supported. Tbh Linux have been on my radar since I started to break from the US big tech.

But how is security handled in Linux? Linux is pretty open-source, or am I not understanding it correctly. So how can I as a new user make sure to have the most secure machine as possible?

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[–] Mihies@programming.dev 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Servers are a different story. I'm both Windows and Linux user, meaning more towards the later recently. I'm still wondering why do you think Linux is more resistant to malware - besides the incompatibility (mentioned in other reply here). Your experience doesn't tell much about why and I wrote my theory.

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Do you have any experience with Linux viruses? Have you had your own Linux installations infected with viruses or malware?

[–] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think I'm cautious enough to not have the experience, luckily. But why does that matter? I'm still waiting from you for rationale why is Linux experiencing less infections. And you keep asking unimportant questions...

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Glad you haven't had any issues. Have a good night.