Unfettered Freedom, Ep. 11 - High Priority FSF, Linux Ransomware, Best Distros 2020, Gimp, NCoC DistroTube
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Date: 2022-03-30
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robsku1
What we learn from ransomware, as well as disk corruption, etc. is the importance of -remote network backups- - some can be quite cheap! Also, for cheaper, but less secure (since if the ransomware is made to lurk around to infect other computers, you might cripple your backup PC as well), is a backup PC which you connect only when doing a backup - like daily, weekly, etc. You could make small daily backups daily and whole system weekly for example - and with incrementive backups you can keep multiple (from 2 to up, depending on space you have), because every new backup just backs up the changes, not the whole thing. And it can restore any of them, even individual files from different backups if there's a special need for that.
Just had to say. Lost many datas being dumb, or lazy not setting up such backup system. I still haven't. I wonder will I lose something again before I get it done - and IT'S NOT HARD, there are fantastic GUI tools even to make it simple as toasting a bread, even if fiddling with command line is sort of a hobby and love for me :)
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What we learn from ransomware, as well as disk corruption, etc. is the importance of -remote network backups- - some can be quite cheap! Also, for cheaper, but less secure (since if the ransomware is made to lurk around to infect other computers, you might cripple your backup PC as well), is a backup PC which you connect only when doing a backup - like daily, weekly, etc. You could make small daily backups daily and whole system weekly for example - and with incrementive backups you can keep multiple (from 2 to up, depending on space you have), because every new backup just backs up the changes, not the whole thing. And it can restore any of them, even individual files from different backups if there's a special need for that.
Just had to say. Lost many datas being dumb, or lazy not setting up such backup system. I still haven't. I wonder will I lose something again before I get it done - and IT'S NOT HARD, there are fantastic GUI tools even to make it simple as toasting a bread, even if fiddling with command line is sort of a hobby and love for me :)
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MinePro120
We are actually more protected against getting ransomware for a number of reasons:
1) Almost all of the software we need is free software from verified repos or GitHub/Lab, not binaries from some random website.
2) With all the -free as in beers- software, users are discouraged to download cracked proprietary software.
3) The mentality of most of the users is way different as well and they know more about computers. I don't see how one could format the drive and install GNU/Linux or going through the multiple boot setup if there's no interest in computers.
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We are actually more protected against getting ransomware for a number of reasons:
1) Almost all of the software we need is free software from verified repos or GitHub/Lab, not binaries from some random website.
2) With all the -free as in beers- software, users are discouraged to download cracked proprietary software.
3) The mentality of most of the users is way different as well and they know more about computers. I don't see how one could format the drive and install GNU/Linux or going through the multiple boot setup if there's no interest in computers.
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bobpeters61
I like to think that most desktop Linux users have this in common with me: That even if some ransomware hackster did somehow manage to trick me into running his bash script and entering my sudo password, it would still not enrich him.
My reaction would be, -Oh no! Now it's gonna take me a day's work to wipe all my internal storage drives, reinstall my favorite Linux distro in my preferred way, reinstall and configure all my favorite software to my liking and restore all my data from my external backups.
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I like to think that most desktop Linux users have this in common with me: That even if some ransomware hackster did somehow manage to trick me into running his bash script and entering my sudo password, it would still not enrich him.
My reaction would be, -Oh no! Now it's gonna take me a day's work to wipe all my internal storage drives, reinstall my favorite Linux distro in my preferred way, reinstall and configure all my favorite software to my liking and restore all my data from my external backups.
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ALulzyApprentice
Wow! This certainly makes sense. I have been using Linux since before RedHat. I wanted to use Enlightenment. wanted to use Alias Wavefront, and SoftImage before they were purchased. I struggled through SlackWare until I had an easier route to faux l33tness. Today I am no guru. I am not a super scripter. But I would be nothing without those Linux experiences.
Props to you! These videos are the greatest pieces of evangelism for Linux. Where is you Linux ASMR video? The world is waiting. LO XD
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Wow! This certainly makes sense. I have been using Linux since before RedHat. I wanted to use Enlightenment. wanted to use Alias Wavefront, and SoftImage before they were purchased. I struggled through SlackWare until I had an easier route to faux l33tness. Today I am no guru. I am not a super scripter. But I would be nothing without those Linux experiences.
Props to you! These videos are the greatest pieces of evangelism for Linux. Where is you Linux ASMR video? The world is waiting. LO XD
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Wayne
Okay, not in this video, but I do notice that sometimes you're actually looking at us when you talk and not looking to the side. Again, not in this video. In this video you never look at the camera even once. Seems weird.
But the next thing I'm going to ask is why the headset? I mean, once you've got the sound set right, do you really need to wear the headset just to hear yourself talk? Why? Look at the camera and lose the headset. Just a suggestion.
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Okay, not in this video, but I do notice that sometimes you're actually looking at us when you talk and not looking to the side. Again, not in this video. In this video you never look at the camera even once. Seems weird.
But the next thing I'm going to ask is why the headset? I mean, once you've got the sound set right, do you really need to wear the headset just to hear yourself talk? Why? Look at the camera and lose the headset. Just a suggestion.
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fcolecumberri
I think codes of conduct are inherently against freedom and against free software principles, people should be free to behave whatever they want (as long a they don't break the law). How can we use free software because we are afraid of being controlled by the software developer and then let a code to control our conduct?. Please someone tell me I am not the only one who sees that contradiction.
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I think codes of conduct are inherently against freedom and against free software principles, people should be free to behave whatever they want (as long a they don't break the law). How can we use free software because we are afraid of being controlled by the software developer and then let a code to control our conduct?. Please someone tell me I am not the only one who sees that contradiction.
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Kwyjibo
The NCoC thing is cool, but I wonder how fast that goes out the window once a known transphobe or racist is on the project. Is everyone really mature enough to accept that a known neo-nazi holocaust denier is a big contributer? I can't wait to see projects throw out the NCoC when the pressure is on.
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The NCoC thing is cool, but I wonder how fast that goes out the window once a known transphobe or racist is on the project. Is everyone really mature enough to accept that a known neo-nazi holocaust denier is a big contributer? I can't wait to see projects throw out the NCoC when the pressure is on.
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Auxilium
About ransomware threat topic:
Lately I've been using ' apparmor ' and ' firejail ' , just in case. I'm not sure if it is entirely effective, as I'm not an security expert, but I'd figure that I rather use some sandboxing than nothing at all.
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About ransomware threat topic:
Lately I've been using ' apparmor ' and ' firejail ' , just in case. I'm not sure if it is entirely effective, as I'm not an security expert, but I'd figure that I rather use some sandboxing than nothing at all.
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Aemilianus
Please, try Pop!_OS ! It is so good, it is been great for myself as I have to do engineering projects, coding and gaming. I'm an engineering student and Pop!_OS has never let me down. I seriously, emplore you to try it, you won't regret it.
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Please, try Pop!_OS ! It is so good, it is been great for myself as I have to do engineering projects, coding and gaming. I'm an engineering student and Pop!_OS has never let me down. I seriously, emplore you to try it, you won't regret it.
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Bald
Please give PopOS another shot! Speaking of introducing beginners to the idea of tiling window managers, I think it's a great choice
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Please give PopOS another shot! Speaking of introducing beginners to the idea of tiling window managers, I think it's a great choice
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