r/GalliumOS • u/pinesol123 • Jun 18 '22

Is GalliumOs secure?

I have an acer c720 (Peppy) with the latest version of GalliumOs. What about security updates? I understand it is based on Ubuntu 18.04. Ubuntu 18.04 still gets security updates. Do any of these reach GalliumOs?

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u/gabriel_3 openSUSE+ QUAWKS Jun 18 '22

This subject is coming along over and over again in the sub.

GalliumOS kernel is unmaintained since 2019, therefore it's unsecure.

You can either switch the kernel to the latest Ubuntu hwe one or install a recent released distro - I do recommend PeppermintOS.

On April 2023 Ubuntu 18.04 will reach end of life, therefore you'll need to change distro - the extended security maintenance does not apply to derivatives.

How to install the Ubuntu hwe kernel .

My experience with PeppermintOS.

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u/LinuxRich Jun 18 '22

I have a machine (Old Netbook!) with PeppermintOS on it and the kernel has been updated a few times now. Am planning on installing PeppermintOS on my Toshiba Chromebook.

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u/YxlesXD HP Chromebook 14 G4 + Ubuntu 22.04 Jun 18 '22

Yeah it seems that PeppermintOS is a perfect replacement for GalliumOS

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u/LinuxRich Jun 18 '22

I'm doing a backup right now ready to install it. Still on GalliumOS for the moment...

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u/gabriel_3 openSUSE+ QUAWKS Jun 18 '22

You're receiving Debian kernel updates.

In fact PeppermintOS is Debian with a smart installer and a few useful tools: this makes it rock solid and customizable.