is Linux vulnerable to hacks?
here is a recent analysis
Linux is a collection of excellent work that includes a focus on security. I think the greatest hazard for most users lies in software installs. lots of android phones have been compromised by bad apps and a desktop could be compromised if the owner installs some bad software.
with this in mind I try to install stuff only from the repository. I have upgraded LibreOffice from their download site. I would prefer that they would add an MD5 hash, or better yet a pgp signature.
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Linux vulnerable?
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Re: Linux vulnerable?
I hope you see the fundamental difference between ANdroid and Linux. Right? Think again!mike acker wrote:lots of android phones have been compromised by bad apps and a desktop could be compromised if the owner installs some bad software.
Yes that's true. On Android, you don't need to be root to install software. Which make infection by virus possible. On Linux, if you don't install stupid craps...