With the increase popularity of the linux desktop and the steamdeck, will new viruses and malwares be developed for linux systems? should we better use an antivirus?

    • itchy_lizard@feddit.it
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      1 year ago

      I use it because of the protection it provides.

      It works because every time I launch the browser it does so in a Disposable VM. When you close the browser, the VM is deleted. Launch a new browser, and it creates a fresh VM.

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        1 year ago

        What about performance? I have an 8 gb ram machine, so I can’t imagine ever runnign Qubes. What sort of specs would you recommend for trying a system like that?

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          It depends how many VMs you want to run at once. RAM reqs in Qubes keep pace usually with Windows. You’ll want 16G minimum.