I am thinking about using distrobox. Since I am on debian I wont need it to install software I could otherwise not install. But I have some apps that require weired install scripts and I am thinking about using it as a security measurement. Do you think that is a good idea? Does that idea makes sense?

  • LeFantome
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    4 hours ago

    I am a massive Distrobox fan. I do not use it for security though.

    • create environments for specific purposes: dev, testing, cybersecurity work, video, AI, etc
    • access to the full app library of any distro
    • isolation of multiple large apps for easy and complete removal when you are done with them
    • use Glibc apps on your MUSL distro
    • install apps easily on an immutable distro
    • total compatibility ( eg. Legally install a real RHEL9 Distrobox for free )
    • ”try out” an unfamiliar distro without a VM
    • experiment and break things without messing up your main system
    • separate your distro base from your userland ( eg. Minimal Debian Stable install with pretty much all apps coming from an Arch Linux Distrobox ). Rock solid stability of the base system paired with a massive ecosystem of up-to-date packages.