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The security situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a lot worse (www.gamingonlinux.com)

submitted 1 week ago by cm0002@europe.pub to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] schwim@piefed.zip 49 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I use malware, BTW.

[–] aichan@piefed.blahaj.zone 13 points 1 week ago

I have 1825 packages installed, 15 of which are from the AUR, and I use for very specific stuff, like VR. I personally know the mantainer of two of them. The AUR is cool, but should always be used with the same care as manual downloads.