GoKawiilLinux user voices distrust of Omarchy OS over funding and privacy concerns
A longtime Linux user since 2011 published a personal opinion piece expressing skepticism toward the new 'Omarchy' operating system, citing concerns about who funds its development. The author says they will not use or try Omarchy, preferring Ubuntu and Linux Mint Xfce instead, citing worries about tracking and the ethics of the OS's development team.
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This is one individual's opinion rather than a factual report on Omarchy itself, so it reflects broader anxieties in parts of the Linux community about trust, transparency, and funding sources for open-source projects rather than confirmed facts about the OS's actual security practices. Such sentiment could influence adoption among privacy-conscious users if shared widely, though it does not establish any verified security flaw in Omarchy.
- The piece is a personal opinion, not a technical review or investigation of Omarchy OS.
- The author's core concern is who funds Omarchy's development and whether that implies tracking risks.
- The author continues using Ubuntu and Linux Mint Xfce and says they will not try Omarchy.
Source: blip.bearblog.dev, 2026-09-24
Published there as: “My Humble Opinion on 'Omarchy' OS”
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