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KillBait NewsFedora and SUSE Remove Deepin Desktop Due to Security Concerns
📰 Original title: You can't install Deepin Desktop from the official Fedora repo anymore
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Fedora and SUSE Remove Deepin Desktop Due to Security Concerns
Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE), once praised for its aesthetics and potential to revolutionize Linux desktops, has faced persistent security concerns that have led major distributions to drop it. Initially, Deepin faced criticism around 2018 when its Deepin Store transmitted unencrypted data to a Chinese analytics service, which included user browser information. While the core system was found free of spyware, security issues resurfaced in 2025 when SUSE identified policy violations in the way Deepin packages were installed, bypassing standard review procedures. Following SUSE's move, Fedora also decided to remove Deepin packages from its repositories due to similar concerns and poor maintenance response. As a result, users can no longer install Deepin Desktop from official Fedora or SUSE repositories, though building from source remains an option. This development reflects the importance of strict code reviews in open-source projects. Despite its removal, Deepin's design influence persists, as other Linux desktops like KDE Plasma, Pantheon, Budgie, and GNOME offer comparable aesthetics. The situation highlights the balance between appealing design and adherence to security standards in the Linux ecosystem, emphasizing that even visually impressive software cannot bypass essential security practices.
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