Little Snitch for Linux: Technical Impressions and Why I'm Sticking with Open-Source Alternatives
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TheIPW
1mo ago· 4 min readenInsight
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Summary
The article discusses the release of Little Snitch for Linux, a network monitoring tool originally for macOS, and explains why the author is choosing not to use it despite its technical merits. The author acknowledges the impressive engineering aspects (using eBPF and Rust) but criticizes the lack of transparency in the core logic and the proprietary nature of key components. The author prefers their existing setup with AdGuard Home and OpenSnitch, which are fully open-source and transparent.
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· 4 pulledLittle Snitch, the venerable gatekeeper of macOS network traffic, has finally made its way to our shores.
It utilises eBPF for high-performance kernel-level monitoring and is written in Rust, which is enough to make any technical enthusiast's ears perk up.
While parts of the project are open, the core logic, the 'brain' that actually decides what to block and how to...
I'm skipping the new Little Snitch for Linux in favour of my existing, transparent AdGuard Home and OpenSnitch setup.
Why I’m skipping the new Little Snitch for Linux in favour of my existing, transparent AdGuard Home and OpenSnitch setup.
