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Does installing one desktop environment over another in Debian decrease my privacy?

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I went with GNOME just because I’m used to it and want stability as my main focus but I was wondering if using one DE over another can affect security or privacy at all? Or is that all dependant on the distro you are using?

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That question is very broad.

Yes, double the DEs installed will mean double the possibilities for vulnerabilities.

Also, I know no Linux Desktop that is actually secure. Like having a real password manager or not sharing the clipboard.

Privacy? No? But just look at what data they collecty it is harmless.

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