security - Is It safe to download programs by software center? and ubuntu software? - Ask Ubuntu


i want know if safe download programs software center , ubuntu software.

thank much.

ubuntu software (and former software centre) uses apt packages , serve merely graphical interface same thing can apt-get. package in system can potentially have regressions (bugs can cause issues) or security issues, though these fixed on time. it's 2 reasons why recieve updates, , more important why should run supported version of ubuntu , keep date (if security , stability of priority you). don't let worry though, same every os out there , isn't limited linux based oses ubuntu.

in addition, when you're browsing web might tempted setup ppa or add repository. whenever you're adding repos not supported or maintained ubuntu run risk of pulling down packages aren't considered "safe", latest version of particular package pulled down repo unless otherwise pinned or package held. these packages unmaintained , have security vulnerabilities, or have regressions break system.

of course, if you're using vanilla ubuntu , not doing above, you'll safe else running ubuntu, have fun , feel free use ubuntu software/ubuntu software centre want.


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