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Ubuntu's trust problem in 4 concrete issues - verified facts, no FUD (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Ek-Hou-Van-Braai@piefed.social to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 54 points 2 weeks ago (59 children)

Strong agree. I use a derivative that blocks snaps instead of direct Kubuntu now, and it wasn't Just because of the snaps.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 34 points 2 weeks ago (57 children)

I use a derivative

Without Ubuntu Pro subscription the entire Universe repository does not receive any security updates by Canonical:

https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-pro-enhanced-security-and-manageability-for-linux-desktop

You should consider switching to an entirely independent distribution that does not lock security updates behind a paywall, perhaps something based directly on Debian or Fedora.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (17 children)

What's a better alternative that uses apt and KDE and has relatively up-to-date packages (other than Debian testing)?

[–] mrnngglry@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 weeks ago

Would MX Linux with KDE fit your needs?

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