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You get that not every program invoked on a desktop necessarily comes by that way right? But that’s not actually the core problem. I trust you can do your own r

You get that not every program invoked on a desktop necessarily comes by that way right? But that’s not actually the core problem. I trust you can do your own research as to what the security issues are, but as a starter here’s https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/clipboard-security.html https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/clipboard-security.html These are very old issues and are some of the major reasons Wayland was started in the first place. May want to read up on what the problems identified by the project were when it started considering all X maintainers migrated their time and energy to Wayland.

account42 3y ago
I am well aware of what programs with access to my computer can do. That's why I use programs from sources I trust. I have zero interest in a low trust computing model because that comes with a cost to usability and performance, especially for power users but not also for others. I also get that most commercial software developers these days should be treated as adversaries because they will break any trust you place in them. The correct response to that should be to not use their software or to create and enforce laws to get them to behave. This is really no different to anti-social behavior outside cyberspace - we have laws and police to enforce them precisely so that we can walk the streets alone without fear and leave our homes unattended. The degree of that safety varies greatly around the world and I much prefer living in places where I don't have to have bars in front of my windows. The same applies to computers.
- dale_glass 3y ago
  This is not practical for most people. Eg, this completely excludes Steam. Laws aren't a good way to deal with the issue because they don't prevent damage. Try and sue some guy living in Russia.

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You get that not every program invoked on a desktop necessarily comes by that way right? But that’s not actually the core problem. I trust you can do your own r

by vlovich123 3y ago

account42 3y ago
I am well aware of what programs with access to my computer can do. That's why I use programs from sources I trust. I have zero interest in a low trust computing model because that comes with a cost to usability and performance, especially for power users but not also for others. I also get that most commercial software developers these days should be treated as adversaries because they will break any trust you place in them. The correct response to that should be to not use their software or to create and enforce laws to get them to behave. This is really no different to anti-social behavior outside cyberspace - we have laws and police to enforce them precisely so that we can walk the streets alone without fear and leave our homes unattended. The degree of that safety varies greatly around the world and I much prefer living in places where I don't have to have bars in front of my windows. The same applies to computers.
- dale_glass 3y ago
  This is not practical for most people. Eg, this completely excludes Steam. Laws aren't a good way to deal with the issue because they don't prevent damage. Try and sue some guy living in Russia.