Neon

voxel , 5 months ago (edited 5 months ago) to linux

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

Neon , 5 months ago

For Privacy and Security: I personally chose to switch back to Windows and wait for either redoxos or spectrum-os to mature.

You can also try QubesOS, but for me it just started to bootloop.

Otherwise:

Use webapps, install as few things as possible.

Neon , 5 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:

lemmy.world/comment/6804263

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.

Neon , 5 months ago

It makes a lot of sense as soon as you read his Question again and realize he also asked about security