Qubes OS 4.2.0 has been released(qubes-os.org) |
Qubes OS 4.2.0 has been released(qubes-os.org) |
I worry that there will be issues with updates, and so on.
And of course, the high-risk activities that we all have to do at some point (now at least their risk is limited to their virtual machine) :
- curl|bash or similar
- pip install, npm install etc
- run any random github project
- sudo install the drivers of my Brother printer
- install zoom
- plug random cheap USB devices to eg update their firmwareI'm very happy with Qubes OS, using it as a daily driver for many years. It helps to organize your digital life and gives a great sense of security and control over your computer. I tried to list its advantages here: https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/how-to-pitch-qubes-os/4499/15
Another report from a user: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36267756
For an operating system to be used as a daily driver, it has to be stable, and reliable. The laptop may be forced to shutdown, even during an update installation. Some functions should always work: boot, WiFi/ethernet, HDMI, etc.
I would love to replace desktop Linux with Qubes. I work in Qemu VMs anyways. I would probably give 4.2 another go.
Impressive improvements, and I like the new interface! I probably test the battery usage and applications, see if I can switch my workflow to Qubes!
There is a documentation update pending merging in the official documentation that covers how to do use the Firewall in 4.2.
https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-doc/blob/86a6f12e2a882dfffb...
https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/using-iptables-nft-hybrid-lin...
You can find information on recommended hardware that works smoothly here: https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/community-recommended-computers...
And HCL lists all known hardware-related problems: https://qubes-os.org/hcl
How is it about the containers?
Have you been living under a rock [0]?
>How is it about the containers?
Container security aka OS virtualization has been quite secure for a while now.
[0] https://www.csoonline.com/article/551445/significant-virtual...
I think you don't understand: Qubes relies on hardware, not software virtualization: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware-assisted_virtualiza...
I'm not an expert, but how could it affect the VT-d even in principle? AFAIK VM escape is impossible with software exploits in this case, only side-channel attacks are.