Comment on Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey

• desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  fewer consumer targeting Linux viruses because smol usr base

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  • okamiueru@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    I see. That’s not what “security by obscurity” means in my world, but I suppose that the words sound like they could. It’s not like I own the meaning of words, so it’s interesting to hear what it means to others.

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    • JustARegularNerd@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      I meant it in the sense of using an obscure operating system to be less likely to be targeted by a threat actor.

      Or to be more general, using obscure software for increased security, over actually correctly configuring and using secure software.

      Viruses already exist for Linux and have for a long time. They are less prevalent than Windows but this obviously shouldn’t be the primary defense strategy for your device.

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