Linux Security Critique

I'm under the impression that (besides Qubes) Linux is widely presented as the obvious best choice for desktop OS throughout privacy and security circles. Sometimes (but by no means always) it is added that in certain areas the defaults of other OS may beat the defaults of certain Linux distros. However, it is said, Linux generally gives the freedom to configure the OS in a much more private and secure way. This is made out to be achievable for most, …

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