Tails - The operating system that Snowden used and the NSA doesn't want you to use.

[redgreenandblue]

https://tails.boum.org/index.en.html

Tails is an operating system that is set up for anonymity and privacy. Amonst other things, all internet traffic is routed through the TOR network. There are easy-to-use tools for cryptography, anonymous instant messaging and filesharing and other things. It is the operating system that Snowden used to leak the data while he was working for the NSA.

[LiberalLovinLug]

1. but...but...but..

Isn't Snowden a traitor?

I certainly don't want to be a...a...a traitor! (And I also heard he was an asshole to boot!)


NO no no no. This just won't do. If the federal government and the NSA wants to scour my emails and browsing history I should just submit. Its for my own good. I mean..if a whistle-blowing asshole like Snowden is using it, I don't want anything to do with it!

[mike_c]

2. TAILS = Debian Linux live system optimized for security....

Nice. Live systems are not as convenient as installed systems for many routine computing tasks, but they're excellent for secure communications. I assume this version can support HD installations, but that would defeat at least some of the objectives, e.g. to leave no trace on the computer after use.

[redgreenandblue]

4. I'm guessing it also depends on the hardware how convenient a live system is.

I would imagine it eats up a lot of RAM.

At least you can mount a hard-drive and write encrypted files onto it.

[IDemo]

3. A co-worker of mine was using it 6 years ago

to surf anonymously. Don't know if the IT guys were oblivious or not.