That’s narrow-minded. More users on Linux means greater compatibility. It also means less power for software giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google. And it means more support for open source overall.
reksas@sopuli.xyz 1 day ago
while more users for linux is really good, i hope it wont get too big of a market share. I’d rather have malware makers focus on other operating systems
Aequitas@feddit.org 19 hours ago
reksas@sopuli.xyz 5 hours ago
How is it narrow minded to wish for balance that is good both ways?
Scrollone@feddit.it 1 day ago
I think most malware comes from installing cracked software from non-safe sources.
Linux already has a huge market share in servers, so it’s already a prime target for malware. More desktop users won’t make it worse.
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 19 hours ago
Or installing software the Windows way: google “something doer” and click the second link, find the Download page and then click yes when it asks “Allow Sworn Enemies Of Democracy to make changes on this computer?”
staciagrey@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
You’re browsing habits, emails & P2P mostly, just as you said.
reksas@sopuli.xyz 1 day ago
what ways are there for browser to infect you, discounting obvious things like downloading something yourself? I assume javascript can do something, but are there other things?
WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 21 hours ago
browsers can have security vulnerabilities in their complex parts that grant the website powers it shouldn’t have. depending on the kind of vuln, it could enable readout of browser memory contents (like cookies containing access tokens), modification of it, execution of arbitrary program code supplied by the site, etc.
staciagrey@lemmy.ml 21 hours ago
Well when using P2P sites you have clickbait, popups, etc. Do aviod that you use blocked, use prowlarr/jacket to get the MAG download pregenerated, no website needed. Anything you click on or download can scam and infect you. That’s why you’re browsing habit & emails cause you the most malware/viruses.