What's the Best Lightweight Sandbox for Software Evaluation?
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CuriousCoder92
Hey everyone! I have some software I'd like to evaluate, but I'm unsure about its trustworthiness. I currently run Proxmox and Ubuntu on bare metal, along with Mint. I can set up a VM using VirtualBox on either Ubuntu or Mint, or I could use Proxmox. However, I'm wondering if there's a lighter-weight option to sandbox the application while avoiding too much overhead. Do you think an unprivileged LXC would work, or do you have other suggestions?
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Depending on the software you're testing and the level of risk you're comfortable with, you might want to try using Firejail. It's a neat tool for isolating applications. For instance, you could run it like this:
- Isolate your home from the host:
`firejail --private /path/to/app`
- Run without network access:
`firejail --net=none /path/to/app`
There are also similar tools like unshare and bubblewrap if you want alternatives.
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Before you proceed, just a thought—make sure you're asking the right questions in the right places. This seems more like a virtualization topic than basic Linux queries. But hey, we’re all here to help!
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Have you considered using Docker containers? It's a solid option for sandboxing applications with less overhead than running full VMs. Plus, it simplifies dependency management if your software relies on specific packages.
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Is there a resources page for this sort of info? I’ll check for a wiki or maybe a search that could have more tips. Oh, and Smokey always reminds us to backup regularly and know your commands before hitting Enter!
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