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Not always and not comprehensively, but they work alongside their users to tune packages as appropriate. It introduces a dispassionate 3rd party for users to re

Not always and not comprehensively, but they work alongside their users to tune packages as appropriate. It introduces a dispassionate 3rd party for users to report issues to who can fix problems which the upstream has an incentive not to fix. >The world hasn't collapsed for [major OS vendors] so far Hell yes it has. Malware and user-hostile is running rampant on the "major" platforms like Windows and macOS. Have you ever used a non-technical person's computer for a few minutes? It's like a warzone.

AnIdiotOnTheNet 8y ago
And yet people seem to prefer that warzone to the alternative that open source software offers. You can bury your head in the sand and claim that's only because of Microsoft fud campaigns, dirty business practices, advertising, or whatever, but you're wrong because even many people who know about and have experience with Linux choose that warzone. Personally, I think that says a lot about the Linux desktop and its community.
takluyver 8y ago
> Have you ever used a non-technical person's computer for a few minutes? It's like a warzone. I have used non-technical people's Windows machines, and they were not a warzone. I've looked over the shoulder of plenty of other people using Windows & Mac computers, and generally not seen any obvious signs of malware infestation. There could be unseen malware lurking, but we can't assume that with no evidence. Maybe this depends on the non-technical people you know, but it's definitely possible for people to use Windows/Mac computers and not be dropped in a pit of malware.