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Why use immutable Linux ? And which one ?
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this post was submitted on 17 Feb 2024
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I have been trying to understand this for a minute and I can't seem to understand why you would use it on a personal workstation.
Like it makes sense for servers, and for deploying accross multiple systems in a corporate or public setting, but beyond that it seems like it is just adding unnecessary steps if you try to use it on your personal rig.
Maybe I'll need to just give in and try it for a week to a month to see the appeal
Help me understand what I don't then. Why would anyone wise ever trust someone they don't know running closed source software of any kind on "their" computer?
I don't trust that asshole. I know him enough to not trust him let alone make my computer follow his directions. Why use anything but FOSS?
All down votes but no answer. Suckers.
What's closed source about an immutable distro? And who are you referring to?