I'm new to Linux. I like the idea of the community behind it. I started with Fedora but stopped using it for a while, and now I want to switch back 100%, but this time using openSUSE Tumbleweed. I have several questions, but mainly about where I can download programs. Stability and security are important to me, but I’m new and I see there are multiple ways to install a program—there’s the FlatHub option, YaST with the SUSE repositories, and also the option to install the .rpm file. But I’m wondering which is the best way, focusing on the security and reliability of the software.
I understand that in certain repositories, people can package the program, but I’m wondering which option is the safest. 🫠
My questions are:
- In YaST, when I search for a program to install, if the provider is openSUSE, does that mean it’s trustworthy and that it was packaged by someone from the SUSE company or the community and verified for reliability?
- There are programs I don’t see in YaST, for example Unity Hub or Visual Studio Code. I know these are programs that have been around for a long time for Linux, but I wonder what the most reliable and secure way to install them is. For example, Unity Hub is in the FlatHub store, but how do I know if it’s trustworthy? I could also add the . RPM repository from the official Unity website. If I add the repository using YAST, even though it was created for Red Hat Linux, could it be safe and compatible, and would YAST automatically update it when an update is available, or am I mistaken?
I realize these questions might seem pretty basic to many people, but I want to explore the topic further so I can make the right choice about how to install the programs I use for work. I really appreciate anyone who takes the time to help me with my questions. 😁😁