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Closing programs (infosec.pub)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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[–] 8 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Uninstallation on Linux needs to do the equivalent of removing registry entries (settings) as well. Neither prices typically takes long. Windows does require more reboots, but you can typically get away without rebooting still.

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  • [–] 7 points 9 months ago

    The main difference is Linux package managers with their package metadata is better at cleaning up than corresponding Windows installers.

    Especially antivirus programs, they are the worst

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