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		umvi on Jan 23, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Five Levels of Hype I'm a Linux fanboy too, but let's not fool ourselves. If Linux ever went "mainstream", then the amount of malware targeting it would rise precipitously. See: Android

nexuist on Jan 23, 2022 | [–]

Linux doesn't need malware because what use can scammers get out of someone who can't even afford a MacBook? /s

anonporridge on Jan 23, 2022 | | [–]

See rich people who "dress down".

thriftwy on Jan 23, 2022 | [–]

Desktop is falling out of favour anyway, so its potential impact is debatable.

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