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Linux-Mint-User wrote:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

Are you fucking totally stupid? That only happens on certain boxes
and you have to opt in. Of course, most Linux users are pretty
stupid.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

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On 2025-09-25 23:04:18 +0000, anonymous said:

Linux-Mint-User wrote:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

Are you fucking totally stupid? That only happens on certain boxes
and you have to opt in. Of course, most Linux users are pretty
stupid.

Linux users have more than enough brains to realise that Windoze is
God-awful crap ... but not enough to use the real operating system:
MacOS. :-)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

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On 9/25/25 7:59 PM, Your Name wrote:

On 2025-09-25 23:04:18 +0000, anonymous said:

Linux-Mint-User wrote:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

Are you fucking totally stupid?-a That only happens on certain boxes
and you have to opt in.-a Of course, most Linux users are pretty
stupid.

Linux users have more than enough brains to realise that Windoze is God- awful crap ... but not enough to use the real operating system: MacOS.-a :-)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

Sending this from my Mac. :D
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On 25/09/2025 20:05 Linux-Mint-User <"LM..."@Mint.Users.com> wrote:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

That's not going to happen because I'm never letting
Windows 11 anywhere near any of my computers.

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On 9/25/2025 11:05 AM, Linux-Mint-User wrote:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Microsoft Recall snapshots is off, by default, when you set up a new
Windows PC with Copilot. You have to explicitly turn it on, in settings,
if you want to use it.

The author of the video you referenced is clueless.

BTW, if you want a secure Linux machine, you can learn about how to
increase security, and which distros are most secure, at <https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/guides/linux-hardening.html> .
Mint isn't a distro to use if you're genuinely concerned about security.
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Are you fucking totally stupid? That only happens on certain boxes
and you have to opt in. Of course, most Linux users are pretty
stupid.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

The video is spot on, David is a cybersecurity professional! I would
take his advice any day before yours.

Apart from that there is a lot of other stuff going on in windows
software that you don't even know about buddy!

Microsoft and Google are the same: "SPYWARE"

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On 9/26/2025 1:50 PM, James Bond wrote:

<snip>

The video is spot on, David is a cybersecurity professional!

Unlikely.

Or he's just clueless about Microsoft Recall, but decided to make a
video about it anyway.

Recall is an optional feature that you have to opt into if you want to
use it. I don't even recall it popping up as an option during setup, you
have to go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Recall & snapshots to turn
it on, and it requires biometric authorization to use it (facial
recognition or fingerprint), not just a password or PIN.

Ironically, out-of-the-box, OS-X and Windows are significantly more
secure than most Linux distros. You can take steps to make Linux more
secure, often called "hardened Linux," by starting with one of the more
secure secure distros, see <https://linuxsecurity.com/features/explore-the-top-secure-linux-distros-for-privacy-security-in-2025>.
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sms said in 10b6qru$18rcb$1@dont-email.me:

On 9/25/2025 11:05 AM, Linux-Mint-User wrote:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Microsoft Recall snapshots is off, by default, when you set up a new
Windows PC with Copilot. You have to explicitly turn it on, in settings,
if you want to use it.

The author of the video you referenced is clueless.

BTW, if you want a secure Linux machine, you can learn about how to
increase security, and which distros are most secure, at <https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/guides/linux-hardening.html> .
Mint isn't a distro to use if you're genuinely concerned about security.

SUSE isn't either.

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On Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:10:47 +0100, Nomen Nescio <noreply@mixmin.net> wrote: snip

sms said in 10b6qru$18rcb$1@dont-email.me:

BTW, if you want a secure Linux machine, you can learn about how to
increase security, and which distros are most secure, at
<https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/guides/linux-hardening.html> .
Mint isn't a distro to use if you're genuinely concerned about security.

SUSE isn't either.

omnimix runs normally in windows . . . if omnimix could also run normally
in linux (e.g. "tails" uses debian https://tails.net/), then relevance to
linux discussions here in a.p.a-s would surely attract more attention, or
at least show how qsl (quicksilver lite) could run normally in tails, etc. (https://tails.net/doc/about/features/ does not list any remailer clients)

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Am 26.09.25 um 23:40 schrieb sms:

Ironically, out-of-the-box, OS-X and Windows are significantly more
secure than most Linux distros. You can take steps to make Linux more
secure,

Brain dead idiot!
Still in the loony bin?
--
"Roma locuta, causa finita" (Augustinus)
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D <noreply@dirge.harmsk.com> wrote:

On Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:10:47 +0100, Nomen Nescio <noreply@mixmin.net> wrote: >snip

sms said in 10b6qru$18rcb$1@dont-email.me:

BTW, if you want a secure Linux machine, you can learn about how to
increase security, and which distros are most secure, at
<https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/guides/linux-hardening.html> . >>> Mint isn't a distro to use if you're genuinely concerned about security.

SUSE isn't either.

omnimix runs normally in windows . . . if omnimix could also run normally
in linux (e.g. "tails" uses debian https://tails.net/), then relevance to >linux discussions here in a.p.a-s would surely attract more attention, or
at least show how qsl (quicksilver lite) could run normally in tails, etc. >(https://tails.net/doc/about/features/ does not list any remailer clients)

What's the percentage of Linux desktop users?

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What's the percentage of Linux desktop users?

Last I heard it was only about 7% and the reason for that being is the
other 93% have pea sized brains and are brain dead and also trust "BIG
BROTHER" to look after them.

Honestly, if you're a windows user then Linux Mint is for you. Simple
like windows with only an hour or two learning curve!

Get Linux now! https://linuxmint.com/




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On 2025-09-27 20:40:16 +0000, James Bond said:

What's the percentage of Linux desktop users?

Last I heard it was only about 7%

According to many places, as of August 2025, the desktop operating
system market shares are somewhere around:

69.75% Windoze
11.48% unknown
8.69% OS X
4.79% macOS
3.93% Linux
1.36% Chrome OS

<https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide/>

and the reason for that being is the other 93% have pea sized brains
and are brain dead and also trust "BIG BROTHER" to look after them.

Honestly, if you're a windows user then Linux Mint is for you. Simple
like windows with only an hour or two learning curve!

Get Linux now! https://linuxmint.com/

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Linux-Mint-User, 2025-09-25 20:05:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

Or just don't install Microsoft Recall and CoPilot or remove it, if it
was installed.
--
Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de
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James Bond, 2025-09-26 22:50:

Are you fucking totally stupid? That only happens on certain boxes
and you have to opt in. Of course, most Linux users are pretty
stupid.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

The video is spot on, David is a cybersecurity professional! I would
take his advice any day before yours.

His advice is not to avoid Windows, just not to by ARM based PCs but use
Intel or AMD instead with a recommendation for AMD.
--
Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de
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J||rg Lorenz, 2025-09-27 17:32:

Am 26.09.25 um 23:40 schrieb sms:

Ironically, out-of-the-box, OS-X and Windows are significantly more
secure than most Linux distros. You can take steps to make Linux more
secure,

Brain dead idiot!
Still in the loony bin?

JFTR: many Linux distros still include "sudo" by default.
--
Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de
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On 27.09.25 22:49, Your Name wrote:

On 2025-09-27 20:40:16 +0000, James Bond said:

What's the percentage of Linux desktop users?

Last I heard it was only about 7%

According to many places, as of August 2025, the desktop operating
system market shares are somewhere around:

69.75% Windoze
11.48% unknown
8.69% OS X
4.79% macOS
3.93% Linux
1.36% Chrome OS

Sweet!
Your "unknown" is also Mac.
--
"Roma locuta, causa finita."
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On 9/29/2025 12:21 AM, Arno Welzel wrote:

Linux-Mint-User, 2025-09-25 20:05:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

Or just don't install Microsoft Recall and CoPilot or remove it, if it
was installed.

Since you have to explicitly enable Recall, just don't opt in.

Also, if you do install Linux, because you want a more secure system, do
not use the Mint distro.

"Linux Mint provides fewer updates, offering a solid foundation and a
careful approach, which may appeal to users seeking a stable
environment. However, this approach may not always include the latest
security updates."

Also see "Navigating Secure Linux Distros for Enhanced Privacy in 2025" <https://linuxsecurity.com/features/must-read-articles/7-best-linux-distros-for-security-and-privacy-in-2020>.

You can certainly build a very secure Linux system, but you can't do it
with Mint.
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On 9/29/2025 12:21 AM, Arno Welzel wrote:

Linux-Mint-User, 2025-09-25 20:05:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

Or just don't install Microsoft Recall and CoPilot or remove it, if it
was installed.

Whoever made that video is pretty clueless about Microsoft Windows,
CoPilot, and Recall. He's obviously not a cybersecurity expert.
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In article <10bet4m$39664$1@dont-email.me>
sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:

On 9/29/2025 12:21 AM, Arno Welzel wrote:

Linux-Mint-User, 2025-09-25 20:05:

Why the heck would you use windows spyware???

Install Linux Mint now: https://linuxmint.com/

Or just don't install Microsoft Recall and CoPilot or remove it, if it
was installed.

Whoever made that video is pretty clueless about Microsoft Windows,
CoPilot, and Recall. He's obviously not a cybersecurity expert.

One more off topic xposting asshole for my killfile

sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote: PLONK!!

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On Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:19:19 -0700, sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:

On 9/29/2025 12:21 AM, Arno Welzel wrote:

Linux-Mint-User, 2025-09-25 20:05:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CPvIiaLkCas

Whoever made that video is pretty clueless about Microsoft Windows,
CoPilot, and Recall. He's obviously not a cybersecurity expert.

omnimix runs normally in windows, but does not run normally (if at
all) in any version of linux, or any other os (mac, android, etc.),
so until omnimix is shown to be compatible with some linux version,
omnimix users will continue to use windows for accessing anonymous
remailers, sending multilayered encrypted packets via tor to entry
remailer of the random remailer chain (random copies, relays etc.),
so when linux and omnimix are shown to be simpatico, promote linux
in addition to other operating systems and devices, and avoid "eel"

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The video is spot on, David is a cybersecurity professional!

Unlikely.

Or he's just clueless about Microsoft Recall, but decided to make a

video about it anyway.

Recall is an optional feature that you have to opt into if you want

to use it. I don't even recall it popping up as an option during setup,
you have to go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Recall & snapshots to
turn it on, and it requires biometric authorization to use it (facial recognition or fingerprint), not just a password or PIN.

Ironically, out-of-the-box, OS-X and Windows are significantly more

secure than most Linux distros. You can take steps to make Linux more
secure, often called "hardened Linux," by starting with one of the more
secure secure distros, see <https://linuxsecurity.com/features/explore-the-top-secure-linux-distros-for-privacy-security-in-2025>.

Probably the best way to stop the Microsoft spying is to use an
Opnsense firewall, and use it on an external computer between your
computer and the web, not in a VM on your computer. I have basically
shut down W10 from sending anything out. I go to the web through ssh
to a VPN (actually a Cotse VPS). Unfortunately, you have to use a
couple of programs to continuously monitor what is going out to then
manually block it with Opnsense. It would probably be best to run a
new or wiped computer through the firewall for several months until you
are not getting anymore hits.

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