0 sats \ 4 replies \ @trax 16 Aug \ on: NSA Asked Linus Torvalds To Install Backdoors Into GNU/Linux (2013) tech
Do you think any specific distributions might be affected?
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @IanMalcolmPhd 16 Aug
I don't think they are infected. Did you read the post?
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @trax 16 Aug
yes. Linux itself seems to be safe. I was wondering if other companies that bundle distros, like Canonical or Red Hat, could have something. I hope not.
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122 sats \ 1 reply \ @plebone OP 16 Aug
I have pretty good faith in Canonical, these days I trust Redhat a bit less.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @IanMalcolmPhd 16 Aug
I think Debian tried to do an "only include signed packages" thing but failed because it's a massive undertaking.
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