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Take for example iOS and Android. All apps are sandboxed by default. You can't make a program that just steals all of your credentials like you can on desktop L
by charcircuit 7mo ago
Take for example iOS and Android. All apps are sandboxed by default. You can't make a program that just steals all of your credentials like you can on desktop Linux. Having security tools means nothing if they aren't being used.
- hu3 7mo agoNo one is running npm in Android or iOS. A more apt comparison is vs Windows and macOS. And Linux offer more than these two with regards to security.
- charcircuit 7mo agoThey aren't because Node haven't developed a Node app for them. Desktop Linux does not offer more security than macOS. macOS has proper security around stuff like apps using the mic and camera.
- PunchyHamster 7mo agoAndroid is running Linux...
- charcircuit 7mo agoAnd they added a lot of code to make it safe for users to install and use apps in general.