June 13, 2012

TAILS - The Amnesiac Incognito Live System

Amnesiac : Forgetfulness/loss of long-term memory.
Incognito : Having one's true identity concealed.


Some times, people wanted to use a computer and do not wish to leave a trace on it. For those, a clever piece of software lets them carry their own personal computer which can easily be carried inside the pocket  and once the person has finished using it, no one will ever know. Yes, in technical terms, the PC that people would be carrying is not a whole computer instead, it is a simple USB memory stick. Within it is a full operating system (like Windows), and when one plugs it into a PC, that computer will restart into their own personal setup, called TAILS.


Here comes the complete details:

Tails is a live system that aims at preserving your privacy and anonymity. It helps you to use the Internet anonymously almost anywhere you go and on any computer but leave no trace using unless you ask it explicitly. It is a complete operating-system designed to be used from a DVD or a USB stick independently of the computer's original operating system. It is Free Software and based on Debian GNU/Linux. Tails comes with several built-in applications pre-configured with security in mind: web browser, instant messaging client, email client, office suite, image and sound editor, etc.

Here are its properties from tails website: tails.boum.org


  • Anonymity online through Tor
  • Use anywhere but leave no trace
  • State-of-the-art cryptographic tools
  • What's next?
  • Acknowledgements
  • Related projects



  • You can download your free copy here:
    https://tails.boum.org/about/index.en.html

    But if you are a first time user, check first the about and warning pages to make sure that Tails is the right tool for you and that you understand well its limitations.

    You can find all details about TAILS here:https://tails.boum.org/

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