open-source-transparency

Linux's open-source nature allows public auditing of its code, ensuring no hidden backdoors or invasive features unlike proprietary systems.

1 chapter across 1 book

Extreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear (2024)Michael Bazzell

Chapter 2

This chapter advocates for the adoption of Linux as a primary operating system to enhance digital privacy and security, contrasting it with the invasive data collection practices of Microsoft and Apple. The author details the extensive personal data collected by Apple and Microsoft, emphasizing the lack of true anonymity on their platforms. The chapter also outlines the benefits of Linux, including its open-source nature, minimal telemetry, customization options, and hardware flexibility, and introduces practical steps for selecting secure Linux hardware.