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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Is Linux on Android as secure..? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hey there, Just wondering is Linux on an Android device (through UserLAnd or else) is as secure as Linux as the main OS.

Edit...Should say private not secure

Tanx much

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[–] teije9@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 3 days ago (2 children)

android is very sandboxed, so anything you do in termux/userland can't affect the android on your phone (unless you're rooted)

[–] CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So...I could still use a vpn or tracker control in Android and I'd get some protection on the installed linux..?

[–] teije9@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago

yes