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Even on your local computer, it's probably a good idea to avoid operating systems that may be compromised by default. Also be careful about installing extra sof

• fab13n 13y ago
  > it's probably a good idea to avoid operating systems that may be compromised by default. It is if you're targeted. But then, if the US government is after you, you're already screwed anyway. The point is to impede generalized surveillance of everyone without probable cause. Even if MS-Windows and OSX are bugged, which is almost certain, the NSA can't siphon all your data through your routers inconspicuously. It can only grab selected data from the computers of high-value targets, at a considerable cost, which is fine. It's not about preventing states from surveilling legitimate suspects, it's about forcing them to respect the privacy of average joes, and limiting their control on the Internet as a whole.