As I continue to see official Linux releases of AI companies’ desktop apps, remember:

Installing something from a .deb file gives the creator of the app ROOT ACCESS TO YOUR ENTIRE COMPUTER. These .debs also add a persistent repo to your computer, meaning they have PERSISTENT root access.

I’m not sure that’s something you really want to give these companies. Maybe it’s why they’re not releasing Flatpaks?

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