(asume im old like 65) ppl say not to put random scripts into the terminal but how do you know if ones ok or bad?? (computer stuff is just giberish to me)

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  • schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    You either learn what the commands mean and do, or you trust the person who wrote them. There are no shortcuts.

    If someone is giving you a long list of commands to run, that’s pretty sus. Usually what I need is done with 2-3 commands.

    Be extra cautious about any commands that install software, especially from untrusted sources. There is no good way to vet software.