I have been increasingly interested in daily running ubuntu (sorry, Arch people), and was wondering: how safe is it to daily drive an easy linux distro like Ubuntu in 2026?
To clarify what I'm asking:
- Is Linux relatively safe compared to Windows or MacOS in a desktop setting
- If it's not, what needs to be changed, configured, or avoided to make it so (if it can be)
Thanks for your time.
EDIT: (clarification) I have been experimenting a little with Linux already. This is more of a second step towards daily use for me. A more pressing concern (for me) is [gui] app sandboxing.
To clarify what I'm asking: - Is Linux relatively safe compared to Windows or MacOS in a desktop setting - If it's not, what needs to be changed, configured, or avoided to make it so (if it can be)
Thanks for your time.
EDIT: (clarification) I have been experimenting a little with Linux already. This is more of a second step towards daily use for me. A more pressing concern (for me) is [gui] app sandboxing.