Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by ricardobeat 3644 days ago
Does anyone read install scripts/formulas when installing something from system package managers?
2 comments
bluecmd 3644 days ago
No, but I trust my OS distribution. I don't trust random third-party developer. I wouldn't add their APT repository willy nilly either.
link
semi-extrinsic 3644 days ago
On Arch, installing from AUR people are told to (and generally will) inspect the install script(s) when installing something. It's part of the workflow for all AUR helpers.
link