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A comment on Microsoft's big lie: Your computer is fine, and you don't need to buy a new one. Parent comment

Re:Microsoft's big lie: Your computer is fine, and you don't... by HWR_14 on Tuesday June 24, 2025 @10:08AM (#44366440)
The bigger issue is probably less "how do I install software" and more "how do I not install malware". I'm not saying that Linux is more prone to malware, but that the steps we teach people to avoid issues on Windows don't translate over.
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Re:Microsoft's big lie: Your computer is fine, and you don't... by account42 on Tuesday June 24, 2025 @10:56AM (#44366951)
The situation is roughly similar though: only install software from trusted sources. The only real difference is that Linux distros come with a built in trusted source of programs that likely covers almost all of your needs.
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