Does Ubuntu have good privacy?

Unfortunately, Ubuntu has a spotty record when it comes to user privacy. In 2012, Ubuntu recorded what users searched for in the files on their computers. It then sent that information to Canonical.

What is the difference between Arch Linux and Ubuntu?

Arch is designed for users who desire a do-it-yourself approach, whereas Ubuntu provides a preconfigured system. Arch presents a simpler design from the base installation onward, relying on the user to customize it to their own specific needs. Many Arch users have started on Ubuntu and eventually migrated to Arch.

Is Ubuntu better than arch?

This comparison desktop comparison of Ubuntu vs Arch Linux is hard since both distros can achieve the same look and feel. Both feel smooth and there is no noticeable difference in performance. It is maybe because Ubuntu 20.04 has just been released and it has close to the latest version of GNOME.

Does Ubuntu still spy on users?

But not always. Ubuntu, a widely used and influential GNU/Linux distribution, has installed surveillance code. When the user searches her own local files for a string using the Ubuntu desktop, Ubuntu sends that string to one of Canonical’s servers. (Canonical is the company that develops Ubuntu.)

Can I trust Ubuntu?

Your Ubuntu software is secure from the moment you install it, and will remain so as Canonical ensures security updates are always available on Ubuntu first.

How do you stop Ubuntu from spying on you?

What to do instead

1. Install offline, or block access to metrics.ubuntu.com and popcon.ubuntu.com on your router.
2. Remove the spyware using apt purge : sudo apt purge ubuntu-report popularity-contest apport whoopsie.

What are the differences between Arch Linux and Ubuntu?

Another significant issue could be software compatibility. Both Arch and Ubuntu are Linux systems, but given that Ubuntu has more mainstream appeal, you might find that there’s a lot more official support for it in terms of third-party software.

Is it possible to install third party software on Arch Linux?

Granted, not a whole lot of third-party software designs for Linux in the first place, but when they do, they often turn to Ubuntu as a primary target for testing their software and offering technical support. That said, even if not officially supported, any software that you install and run on Ubuntu can likely be found for Arch as well.

What are the disadvantages of archarch Linux?

Arch Linux is a rolling release. This means that it will only have a single, constantly updated version of your system with the latest version of applications. The downside is that you might encounter incompatibility issues or worst, break your system. I’ve also considered these things.

Is Arch Linux on your to-do list?

Additionally, Arch has always been on my To-Do list, as it is the most “barebone” Linux distro you can get, meaning you are working way closer on the hardware compared to “higher abstractions” like Ubuntu.