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That misses the point. There was a context to my reply!

I know regular users don't use Linux. What I'm refuting is the notion that Linux is safer than Windows because "you can review the install script".

What I'm arguing is that you really can't review anything. Suppose Linux were to magically go mainstream on the desktop: you cannot ask users to review installers. That's crazy.

Finally, what I'm supporting is the assertion that Linux is safer from malware precisely because it's less widespread than Windows, making it a less interesting attack target for malware creators.



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