Linux-based Raspberry Pi OS is secretly installing a Microsoft repo

Raspberry Pi owners are being warned that the officially supported Raspberry Pi OS installs a Microsoft repo without notification. A recent update to the Debian Linux-based operating system -- previously known as Raspbian -- secretly installs a Microsoft apt repository that can call home to the company's servers. For anyone concerned about telemetry in general, or who is trying to avoid contact with the Windows maker, this is clearly not good news and raises questions about trust. See also: Microsoft releases KB4598291 update to fix lots of Windows 10 problems Mozilla issues important patch to stop Firefox triggering Windows 10's… [Continue Reading]