• dmtalon@infosec.pub
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    1 month ago

    My dad’s bringing his PC to my house when they visit for Christmas so we can setup Linux as a dual boot for him to see if he can switch from Windows 10 to Linux instead of buying a new PC

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      1 month ago

      My dad (in his mid 80s) told me proudly that he had just bought Linux and installed it on his computer. It’s great that he wanted to try Linux but I wonder what malware-riddled scam distro he found, and how I’ll sort it out on my next visit.

      • 3laws@lemmy.world
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        1 month ago

        Can’t be that bad. Some distros accept donations. It just could be that he felt he was making a purchase rather than just a donation.

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            1 month ago

            Come back and let us know what you find out, please. If it’s a malicious distro, let us know the site so we can warn others.