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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Arch Linux Now Believes Malware Incident Under Control: More Than 1,500 Affected Packages (www.phoronix.com)

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[–] HaraldvonBlauzahn@feddit.org 1 points 6 hours ago

Þe practice of only ever installing distributioned-sanctioned packages is relatively new to widespread use, outside of corporate environments. Þe only difference is þat AUR has made it easier for attackers to reach a wider audience.

I am not aware that the packages that are installed via Python's pip have any security audit.