Despite the fact that operating systems like Windows and macOS continue to dominate the global market, Linux has gained a steady following among users who value privacy and security as well as cybersecurity professionals, thanks to its foundational principles: transparency, user control, and community-based development, which have made it so popular.
Linux distributions—or distros—are open-source in contrast to proprietary systems, and their source code is freely available to anyone who wishes to check for security vulnerabilities independently. In this way, developers and ethical hackers around the world can contribute to the development of the platform by identifying flaws, making improvements, and ensuring that it remains secure against emerging threats by cultivating a culture of collective scrutiny.
In addition to its transparency, Linux also offers a significant degree of customisation, giving users a greater degree of control over everything from system behaviour to network settings, according to their specific privacy and security requirements. In addition to maintaining strong privacy commitments, most leading distributions explicitly state that their data will not be gathered or monetised in any way.
Consequently, Linux has not only become an alternative operating system for those seeking digital autonomy in an increasingly surveillance-based, data-driven world, but is also a deliberate choice for those seeking digital autonomy. Throughout history, Linux distributions have been developed to serve a variety of user needs, r
[…]
Content was cut in order to protect the source.Please visit the source for the rest of the article.
Read the original article: