Canonical developer criticizes Linux Mint’s security, called ‘a vulnerable system’
Ubuntu developer Oliver Grawert does not prefer to do online banking with Linux Mint. The reason being its unsecure handling of packaging upgrades that could leave the system vulnerable to attacks.
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Definitely worth noting
Clement (Clem) Lefebvre at Mint has produced a very cogent response to the Canonical criticisms. Well worth taking into account, before coming to conclusions. http://segfault.linuxmint.com/2013/11/answering-controversy-stability-vs-security-is-something-you-configure/
Will revisit this
I posted your submission as a standalone item. Will revisit this soon, too.....