Tails is a Linux-based operating system. Its main goals are to promote anonymity on the Internet, the safe storage of data, not to leave traces. All network connections and programs are configured to work exclusively through Tor . The system pre-installed programs for working with mail, instant messaging, working with document metadata, with the documents themselves, with audio, for storing passwords and others.
The system is designed to work with a flash drive (memory card) to be completely isolated on your main system. This allows, on the one hand, not to leave marks on the computer, and on the other hand, not to sacrifice security for convenience. Those. You do not need to make changes or replace your primary OS. But if you need privacy, you can boot into Tails. Tails also lets you work with encrypted persistent storage. This means that the saved files and settings will be inaccessible to outsiders.
How to install Tails Operating system?
How can you install tails operating system in USB flash drive. Follow the simple steps.
Tails operating system requirements.
- Tails downloaded image
- one flash drive larger than 8 gigabytes (all data on it will be lost!)
Step 1 : Download the ISO file of Tails operating system.
Step 2 : Download and Install ETCHER Software for flashing pendrive.
Step 3 : Connect your flashdrive and open the software It will automatically detect your flash drive.
Step 4 : Select a file location where you have downloaded tails operating system iso.
Step 5 : Click on flash.
- It will take some time like 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 6 : Restart your computer and boot your pendrive.
How anonymous is Tails?
As stated in the description, Tails was created not to leave traces on the computer, except when you perform explicit actions for this. It is important to understand some of the consequences of this.
Starting a computer on a media containing Tails does not change anything on the operating system that is actually installed on your hard drive: as a live system, Tails does not need to use your hard drive throughout the entire session. Even if your hard drive is damaged or simply missing, this does not prevent your computer from starting Tails. Therefore, removing a DVD or a USB drive containing Tails is enough to boot your regular operating system.
Everything that you want to save for later access, you should write to a separate device (another USB-drive, another DVD or any other device of your choice) or use the permanent storage function.
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