"For an operating system that already enjoys rock-solid security, imagine taking that even further to create an operating system that is almost unbreakable. With immutability, Linux distributions mount the core of the system as read-only, which means the contents of those directories cannot be changed. So, if you were to unwittingly install a piece of malicious software, it would not be able to make changes to directories like /bin, /sbin, /usr, /lib, and /etc. That's some pretty high security there."
"Vanilla OS is an immutable Linux distribution that is geared toward general-purpose use. In other words, you can use it for creative endeavors, school, gaming, online shopping, banking, productivity, development, social media, communication, and more. Vanilla OS uses a hybrid base made of Debian packages and Vib modules for increased flexibility and emphasizes a clean, declarative configuration that empowers the user to configure their system to their specific needs. This is done via OCI images. Those images are created with a tool called Vib."
Immutability mounts core system directories as read-only, preventing changes to /bin, /sbin, /usr, /lib, and /etc and blocking persistent modifications by malicious software. Immutable distributions aim to increase system security and stability. Vanilla OS is an immutable distribution for general-purpose use, suitable for creative work, education, gaming, shopping, banking, productivity, development, and communication. Vanilla OS combines Debian packages with Vib modules for flexibility and uses OCI images created with Vib to build customized core images and add packages or modules. VSO checks system readiness for updates. Bazzite is an immutable distribution focused on gaming. Both distributions are free to download and install.
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