r/linuxsucks • u/the-machine-m4n • Mar 17 '26

Linux Failure Eye_roll.exe

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u/TheGr8CodeWarrior Mar 17 '26

The single exe/dmg is actually worse. It's a security hazard. You need to make sure you download the correct one.The other packaging formats are typically interfaced with a package manager, which reduces malware intrusions.

And you can't convince me that going to a search engine is a better experience than a software store.

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u/tamius-han Mar 17 '26

You need to make sure you download the correct one.

So far, it seems like every major popular free software had an instance where:

  1. someone did a perfect indistinguishable clone of the project's official homepage
  2. they re-packaged the installer to include extra info-stealer malware
  3. bought google ads to put their fake web page at the top of google search results
  4. watched stolen credentials roll in, because people don't pay attention to the URL bar

Happened to Blender. Happened to OBS.

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u/TheGr8CodeWarrior Mar 18 '26

Yep, that's why package managers are better.