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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Worth using distrobox? (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 days ago by Zenlix@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I am thinking about using distrobox. Since I am on debian I wont need it to install software I could otherwise not install. But I have some apps that require weired install scripts and I am thinking about using it as a security measurement. Do you think that is a good idea? Does that idea makes sense?

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[–] LeFantome@programming.dev 3 points 1 day ago

I am a massive Distrobox fan. I do not use it for security though.

create environments for specific purposes: dev, testing, cybersecurity work, video, AI, etc
access to the full app library of any distro
isolation of multiple large apps for easy and complete removal when you are done with them
use Glibc apps on your MUSL distro
install apps easily on an immutable distro
total compatibility ( eg. Legally install a real RHEL9 Distrobox for free )
”try out” an unfamiliar distro without a VM
experiment and break things without messing up your main system
separate your distro base from your userland ( eg. Minimal Debian Stable install with pretty much all apps coming from an Arch Linux Distrobox ). Rock solid stability of the base system paired with a massive ecosystem of up-to-date packages.