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Ventoy source code contains some unknown BLOBs, still no word on the issue from the dev after months (github.com)

submitted 4 months ago by SatyrSack@lemmy.one to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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I had no idea this issue had been identified. While I find this tool very useful, the project is seeming rather questionable to me now.

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[-] ulterno@lemmy.kde.social 9 points 4 months ago

I like multiboot. Used it back when I used Windows.
The Ventoy advertisements on Reddit looked too suspicious, so I never checked it out.

[-] jsomae@lemmy.ml 9 points 4 months ago

What does BLOB stand for?

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[-] pokexpert30@lemmy.pussthecat.org 7 points 4 months ago

I just wish it had a real alternative. GRUB on USB doesnt support as much distros or windows.

[-] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 7 points 4 months ago

It's a useful tool, but there is a security concern for anything not fully open source. You will have to weigh your risk factors, I doubt that it's any problem for most consumers or distro hoppers.

Best to keep an eye in case any new contributers arrive suddenly...

[-] TinyShonk@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

Is BLOB an acronym?

[-] Static_Rocket@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago

Nope, but it has become a backronym https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_storage#Origins

[-] TinyShonk@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Cool thanks :)

[-] MonkCanatella@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 months ago

I've had too many issues with Ventoy that I'd rather just use fedora media writer or balenaetcher for when that doesn't work. I mean honestly it's a bit gimmicky, even if it's a cool concept. I believe Glim and some other options exist too

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