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[-] DmMacniel@feddit.org 55 points 2 weeks ago

Just be aware that the AUR is not vetted. Its like downloading random stuff of the internet and then install said stuff. Always check your sources.

[-] taiyang@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago

I was thinking that too, like downloading random .exes and complaining your Windows got a virus. At least now a days, Windows .exes have a signing process that warn you, but that's just like using non-AUR sources; they're verified.

But we like Linux because it doesn't give you a big scary full screen warning every time you try to open something... so IDK. If that's what you need to keep you from installing malware, get off Arch.

[-] joshchandra@midwest.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

That's not why I like Linux... but on that note anyway: if the source providing said warning is trustworthy, then let's have it!

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