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cryptotux
1615d · Linux
After postponing the act for a long time, I have finally decided to download and try out Tails. It was satisfying to see how security is prioritized all the way from startup to shutdown. #MondayMemo
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How is Tails to use ?
I can guess Tails probably blocks a few things
many of us might take for granted on other distros.
cryptotux
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Tails is actually quite easy to use and has a decent selection of software preinstalled; GNOME 3 surprisingly hasn't annoyed me. As far as restrictions are concerned, there are a few
cryptotux
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imposed by default, such as disabled administrator privileges. Interestingly, if you try to remove the medium Tails runs on (e.g. USB stick), the system will automatically shut down,
cryptotux
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clearing all content on RAM as usual. Neat security measure.

There is still a good deal to explore on Tails, such as setting up encrypted persistence, but judging from my first
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Encrypted persistence has been working since the early versions.
cryptotux
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Good to know. Have you been using Tails for a long time?
cryptotux
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impressions, Tails lives up to the praise it receives from privacy enthusiasts.