| Sysop: | Amessyroom |
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| Location: | Fayetteville, NC |
| Users: | 23 |
| Nodes: | 6 (0 / 6) |
| Uptime: | 52:14:24 |
| Calls: | 583 |
| Files: | 1,139 |
| D/L today: |
87 files (2,924K bytes) |
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Tails 6.19 is a privacy-focused operating system designed to provide secure and[end quoted "search assist"]
anonymous internet access, running entirely from a USB stick or live DVD without
leaving a trace on the host computer. It uses the Tor network to protect user >privacy and includes various applications for secure communication and document
handling. distrowatch.com Wikipedia
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Overview of Tails 6.19
Tails 6.19 is a privacy-focused Linux distribution designed to provide secure >and anonymous internet access. It is based on Debian and is known for its ability
to leave no trace on the computer it runs on.
Key Features
Privacy and Security
Anonymity: Tails connects exclusively through the Tor network, ensuring that
all internet traffic is anonymized.
Amnesic Design: The system runs from RAM and does not write to the hard drive,
preventing any digital footprint unless the user opts for "Persistent Storage."
Pre-installed Tools: Tails includes essential applications for secure
communication and document handling, all configured with safety in mind.
Recent Updates in Version 6.19
Component Version Description
Tor Browser 14.5.6 Updated for enhanced security and performance.
Tor Client 0.4.8.17 Improved connection stability and security.
Thunderbird 128.13 Updated email client for secure communications.
User Experience Enhancements
Error Message Fix: An irrelevant error message related to Tor Connection
bridges has been removed, improving user clarity.
Upgrade Process: Users can easily upgrade from version 6.0 or later without
losing their Persistent Storage.
Conclusion
Tails 6.19 is a robust tool for anyone needing a secure computing environment. >Its focus on privacy, combined with the latest updates, makes it a reliable >choice for activists, journalists, and anyone concerned about surveillance. >Wikipedia distrowatch.com
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The Krell planet, featured in the 1956 film "Forbidden Planet," is the setting >for a story about an advanced alien civilization that mysteriously perished. The[end quoted "search assist"]
film explores themes of technology and the dangers of the human mind, as the >surviving character, Dr. Morbius, harnesses Krell technology, which ultimately >leads to catastrophic consequences.
Overview of Krell and Forbidden Planet
What is the Krell?
The Krell are a fictional alien race featured in the 1956 film Forbidden Planet.
They were an advanced civilization that mysteriously perished 200,000 years >before the events of the film. The Krell had developed remarkable technology,
including a vast underground complex powered by thermonuclear reactors. >Significance in the Film
The Krell's downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked
intelligence and power. Their advanced technology included a machine that could
materialize thoughts, which ultimately led to their extinction due to the >manifestation of their subconscious fears, referred to as "monsters from the id."
Forbidden Planet: Key Details
Film Information
Attribute Details
Title Forbidden Planet
Release Year 1956
Director Fred M. Wilcox
Runtime 98 minutes
Language English
Budget $1,968,000
Box Office $2,765,000
Plot Summary
In Forbidden Planet, the United Planets Cruiser C-57D travels to Altair IV to >investigate the fate of a previous expedition. The crew encounters Dr. Edward >Morbius, the only survivor, and his daughter, Altaira. As they explore the >planet, they learn about the Krell and the dangers of their technology, which >leads to conflict and ultimately a dramatic conclusion.
The film is notable for being one of the first science fiction films set >entirely on an alien planet and for its pioneering special effects and themes >that resonate with contemporary audiences.
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How do you boot Tails, on a USB stick, in a public
library or an Internet Caf|-, without resetting the
PC, so that you start it within Windows?
Stefan Claas wrote:
How do you boot Tails, on a USB stick, in a public
library or an Internet Caf|-, without resetting the
PC, so that you start it within Windows?
If you have plenty of ram, so that you can run 2 operating systems +
other applications at the same time, you can use a VM virtual machine to
boot the Tails, which is a linux operating system.
Personally I don't use VMs, as I prefer various other methods to boot a different OS.
The Tails site makes some provisions for 'installing' to Win 8 or 10,
but not 7. If you want to be running W7 and not reboot, you would need
to use a VM, and Tails gives instructions for that.
https://tails.net/doc/advanced_topics/virtualization/index.en.html
I just dl'd the current Tails to a Ventoy'd SSD and tried to boot it,
but it failed; I may have to make some special Ventoy arrangements for
Tails as I have for Puppy and EasyOS. In the meantime, if I were going
to boot it, I would choose the USB route, which is more reliable.
In the meantime, if I were going to boot it, I would choose the USB
route, which is more reliable.
I doubt however that PC's in a public library or Internet Caf|- have
plenty of RAM, to use such a set-up.
SNIP
Well, I may have then to look for other alternatives,
like a very small Linux > distro, which can then be
hardened and used with privacy tools there.
Stefan Claas wrote:
SNIP
Well, I may have then to look for other alternatives,
like a very small Linux > distro, which can then be
hardened and used with privacy tools there.
Puppy Linux https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/
Stefan Claas wrote:
I doubt however that PC's in a public library or Internet Caf|- have
plenty of RAM, to use such a set-up.
OIC what/where you are at. I don't have any experience using a device
in a lib'y or cafe, but when I used to shop at a big hardware
storefront, they would have demo PCs setup, and I would want to know
about the hardware's compatibility w/ linux, so I would take a USB stick
in to boot a live linux.
But, I can't predict if the lib'y or cafe would disable such a 'trick'.
If it were 'my' lib'y or cafe, I would. :-)