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Tails OS

Tails OS

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DarKLeqend
Junior Member
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05-03-2016, 04:54 PM
#1
No one has mentioned using the Tails OS before. Its reliability isn't widely documented.
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DarKLeqend
05-03-2016, 04:54 PM #1

No one has mentioned using the Tails OS before. Its reliability isn't widely documented.

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Im_Kiro
Junior Member
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05-04-2016, 01:27 AM
#2
I put it in a virtual machine just to experiment. It looked simpler without much support compared to popular options, and it felt more focused on privacy, yet I didn’t encounter any reliability problems.
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Im_Kiro
05-04-2016, 01:27 AM #2

I put it in a virtual machine just to experiment. It looked simpler without much support compared to popular options, and it felt more focused on privacy, yet I didn’t encounter any reliability problems.

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marzing22
Member
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05-04-2016, 04:51 AM
#3
No, it wouldn't be safe to download content from Netflix without considering potential risks.
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marzing22
05-04-2016, 04:51 AM #3

No, it wouldn't be safe to download content from Netflix without considering potential risks.

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kate484803
Member
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05-04-2016, 07:51 PM
#4
Netflix sounds interesting, but I haven’t checked its security. I wouldn’t recommend it based on that.
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kate484803
05-04-2016, 07:51 PM #4

Netflix sounds interesting, but I haven’t checked its security. I wouldn’t recommend it based on that.

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rageparade
Junior Member
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05-26-2016, 04:11 AM
#5
You're welcome! Great conversation.
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rageparade
05-26-2016, 04:11 AM #5

You're welcome! Great conversation.

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AlphaJoe
Junior Member
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05-27-2016, 09:55 AM
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I don't rely on persistent storage since each restart erases everything, but I tried Tails before. Here are my thoughts... It's not the most stable operating system, and updating it can be tricky. The setup needs two flash drives—one for the installer, another for the actual OS. Tails has limited built-in software; it's designed mainly for online privacy, not general use. Mostly I use Tor as the main browser, and I can switch to I2P if needed. Without a persistent volume, things become unreliable (files wouldn't survive shutdowns). Tails has some compatibility problems with certain laptops—my Acer Aspire E 15, for instance, won't shut down properly unless I keep pressing the power button. But with my MacBook Pro, I only faced a few issues, mostly just a boot menu glitch. From a privacy angle, Tails is great because it routes traffic through Tor. It often becomes my preferred OS during vacations.
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AlphaJoe
05-27-2016, 09:55 AM #6

I don't rely on persistent storage since each restart erases everything, but I tried Tails before. Here are my thoughts... It's not the most stable operating system, and updating it can be tricky. The setup needs two flash drives—one for the installer, another for the actual OS. Tails has limited built-in software; it's designed mainly for online privacy, not general use. Mostly I use Tor as the main browser, and I can switch to I2P if needed. Without a persistent volume, things become unreliable (files wouldn't survive shutdowns). Tails has some compatibility problems with certain laptops—my Acer Aspire E 15, for instance, won't shut down properly unless I keep pressing the power button. But with my MacBook Pro, I only faced a few issues, mostly just a boot menu glitch. From a privacy angle, Tails is great because it routes traffic through Tor. It often becomes my preferred OS during vacations.