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

  • chi-chan~
    1•6 months ago

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

    • Neon 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇹🇼🇮🇱
      0•6 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.