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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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how to be secure for idiots? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 days ago by lemmingsareawesome@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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linux isnt immune to viruses even though its not as bad as windows

what should i do to be safe if i have a safe browser, vm, but pirate and download risky things? i know its a vm but i still dont want to have to delete everything in the vm if something happens. also the malware doesnt go to the router and spread rigt????

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[–] gandalfthewhite@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Honestly the biggest things are don't run shit as root and don't expose port 22. Especially don't run things you downloaded from some website as root but in general just don't run things as root. That'll handle most problems that are likely to arise.

[–] data1701d@startrek.website 3 points 21 hours ago

I'll also add that if you do enable SSH and are stupid enough to expose port 22, then at least make sure you have key-based authentication instead of password authentication and keep your keys safe.