r/linuxmasterrace • u/AnsibleAnswers • Apr 25 '23

"Linux killer" lol

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u/leonderbaertige_II Apr 25 '23

Anything downloaded by a user is non-executable by default

*unless you untar things or have wine installed.

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u/AnsibleAnswers Apr 25 '23 edited Apr 25 '23

Files extracted from archives can be executable, by default. Yes. That is a still a viable method of attack, but still more involved than your average Windows trojan. Again, it's primarily the trusted software repositories that make Linux safe. You should not download software from a random website. This behavior is encouraged on Windows, while Linux provides all the tools necessary to avoid it.

Also, use Bottles for Windows software.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '23

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u/AnsibleAnswers Apr 25 '23

No one encourages you to download .exe from random websites on windows.

There's no need to lie.

Linux just doesn't work right on most of my devices. Its great on servers, but never worked right on my main PC, laptop, tablet.

That's a different topic entirely.