SrMono

I sync using jottacloud (given that I use the database on my smartphone in a read only fashion)

There is a CLI for linux.

See, I run a stripped Windows for playing games that don’t run under linux. I update it regularly and nothing intrusive was re-added by updates. The other systems I use are linux and macOS, with each OS having its purpose.

In acknowledge that Linux is not intrusive and that you have to have PiHoles and other DNS sinkholes for a basic protection, which is hard for regular people. But in the end you have to look at peoples needs and if somebody insists he needs Windows, and you are knowledgeable in IT stuff, make it as secure and clutter free as possible.

There are some good tools to create stripped ISOs and to adjust running installations.

Feel you. If you are tech savvy you can debloat Windows for them and get rid of recall and the online accounts.

Perfect. I thought about some kernel level shenanigans which could be out of influence for third party vendors.

Is this verified, or does it still depend on how the mechanism is implemented?

Maybe this old post gives a direction: https://feddit.uk/post/34769063

Yea, the debate it is a shame. They come up with countries with more years of labor before pension, but don’t tell you that these countries have like 70% pension level.

Living costs keep on rising, taxes increase and you cannot save for your retirement, but you should work longer for less (<50%).

I cannot understand why people aren’t furiously taking that to the street (on the other hand the majority of voters are pensioners, which vastly still have good conditions).

The quote says: "this is not a dialog". I'm arguing against Düpont as they failed to initiate a dialog the several times they tried to pass the exact same regulation.

For crying out loud.. she is right. After she/they didn't initiated the much needed dialog (for the xth. time), this was a protest note, sent by those they were talking about, but not listening to. Still a very democratic process.

But fear not… not only are you expected to work longer, you are also entitled to less (shrinking “Rentenniveau”). It’s a win-win /s

Edit: I’m German and I’m pissed that our pension level keeps declining, especially compared to other countries.

Good point. To get back to the original question, I wouldn't change the distro unless they are known to be slow with security updates. Anything debian and ubuntu based should work just fine.

Yes. That is part of the insight. But the auto upgrade is a good practice for Desktop PCs, too. And the article shows, that there are vectors and counter measures. Root kits are known for ages.

I guess the problem is not “the truth” but a claim without sources combined with a short communication style for a really complex matter.

Even the link you posted just reporte of one malware instead of the current state or perception of the problem. Like a general threat assessment instead of one incident.

This is dangerously unspecific.

If three out of three platforms isn’t enough, you might want to go with vim. I guess it is ported to all platforms available.

Sublime is a text-editor on steroids. It has so many good extensions, it feels like an IDE.

Anyhow: paying for good software is a no-brainer, if it safes you troubles and time, and especially if yourself are a dev, too (depending on others to also pay for your work). Also there are fair company licenses in case a firm is involved.

And finally: you can use sublime without paying. There will he a pop up dialog every 50 start or so. It’s really not annoying and fair.

Sure! But the point is to have a provider like telecom where you can rent the power.