I use Debian for everything, and the only thing I’ve updated to the current (non Debian distribution) version is Docker, which I use for a game. But this isn’t a problem, because it’s Debian, so the Docker people make packages for several recent Debian releases.
I don’t miss the bleeding edge. That issue a while back where someone infiltrated a basic library didn’t affect me. The software I use might have bugs (what software doesn’t?), but by the time I get it, it has been well tested for security issues.
I’m pretty happy with my switch to Debian. I’ll admit I’m curious about Bazzite for my gaming computer, but even then, it’s like, “Why? Debian is doing just fine.”
But I’m not laughing at anyone. This is a scary new variety of attacks we’re seeing, and there’s no real reason one couldn’t end up in my computer. Reminds me of the old one where someone slipped a backdoor into a compiler.
I use Ubuntu. Have slapped on a really pretty material theme. A couple of blur extensions. A cute furry wallpaper. Never felt the need to switch to anything else.
Upside to Debian! Never have to worry about shit like this. Downside to Debian, you have to use Debian.
More like: Upside to Debian, you never have to worry about the latest malware and bugs! Downside to Debian, you have to use yesterday’s everything…
I use Debian for everything, and the only thing I’ve updated to the current (non Debian distribution) version is Docker, which I use for a game. But this isn’t a problem, because it’s Debian, so the Docker people make packages for several recent Debian releases.
I don’t miss the bleeding edge. That issue a while back where someone infiltrated a basic library didn’t affect me. The software I use might have bugs (what software doesn’t?), but by the time I get it, it has been well tested for security issues.
I’m pretty happy with my switch to Debian. I’ll admit I’m curious about Bazzite for my gaming computer, but even then, it’s like, “Why? Debian is doing just fine.”
But I’m not laughing at anyone. This is a scary new variety of attacks we’re seeing, and there’s no real reason one couldn’t end up in my computer. Reminds me of the old one where someone slipped a backdoor into a compiler.
I use Ubuntu. Have slapped on a really pretty material theme. A couple of blur extensions. A cute furry wallpaper. Never felt the need to switch to anything else.
Try installing Firefox through
apt.