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That is because Linux is not used by general public.

• fsflover 5y ago
  Unfortunately you can't even find a Linux computer in shops anywhere, which could be the reason few people use it. It's actually harder to find malware there. See also: Android is Linux used by the general public.
  • ntauthority 5y ago
    Funnily, you can find various somewhat-Linux devices in stores mostly, except they're called 'Chromebooks'. This is the same device series that uses Coreboot as a boot loader and usually had an internal screw to remove to disable firmware write protections and fully unlock the device, as well as other visually and auditory (they make a large beep on boot) tamper-evident 'developer unlock' modes. Nowadays instead of the 'unlock screw', there's a mandatory security chip that can be unlocked into a less visibly tamper-evident mode in which it is disabled via a special USB-C cable for sale on the open market with a reference schematic available as well, which is a much more fun solution to assert physical access. [1] Many older models also would run mainline Linux fine, and the default Chrome OS install usually has a container and a Wayland to Chrome adapter behind a toggle. [1]: https://unrelenting.technology/articles/FreeBSD-and-custom-firmware-on-the-Google-Pixelbook https://unrelenting.technology/articles/FreeBSD-and-custom-f...
    • fsflover 5y ago
      I don’t think it’s relevant for the general public.