Open source operating systems in general are less worrisome because their code is open to inspection by anyone with the skills to understand it. Does that mean Linux computing platforms from nongovernmental sources in politically tense countries are equally worry-free?
At least one situation last year brought FOSS’ safe-to-use reputation into question. The potential problem involved the Deepin Linux distribution.
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