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Not a downvoter, but if you think that compiling from source means you don't have to trust anyone, then I encourage you to read a paper called "Reflections on T
by babarock 7y ago
Not a downvoter, but if you think that compiling from source means you don't have to trust anyone, then I encourage you to read a paper called "Reflections on Trusting Trust" by Ken Thompson.
It's a very famous computer science paper, pretty easy to read. Nothing niche or controversial. I'm sure you'll find it interesting.
- gdxhyrd 7y agoThe point is that you don't have to trust anyone outside the source given by the official project you are downloading. The fact that you can't achieve the ideal does not mean we should claim defeat.