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Incognito (Linux)
Encyclopedia
Incognito is a Linux distribution
based on Gentoo Linux
. This distribution can be used as a Live CD
or Live USB
, the main feature being the inclusion of anonymity and security tools such as Tor
by default.
The developer states on the project's homepage that Incognito will no longer be developed and recommends The Amnesic Incognito Live System
as an alternative.
Besides these tools, during system shutdown, the RAM
is overwritten to ensure no possibility of data recovery later.
Linux distribution
A Linux distribution is a member of the family of Unix-like operating systems built on top of the Linux kernel. Such distributions are operating systems including a large collection of software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and database applications...
based on Gentoo Linux
Gentoo Linux
Gentoo Linux is a computer operating system built on top of the Linux kernel and based on the Portage package management system. It is distributed as free and open source software. Unlike a conventional software distribution, the user compiles the source code locally according to their chosen...
. This distribution can be used as a Live CD
Live CD
A live CD, live DVD, or live disc is a CD or DVD containing a bootable computer operating system. Live CDs are unique in that they have the ability to run a complete, modern operating system on a computer lacking mutable secondary storage, such as a hard disk drive...
or Live USB
Live USB
A live USB is a USB flash drive or a USB external hard disk drive containing a full operating system that can be booted. Live USBs are closely related to live CDs, but sometimes have the ability to persistently save settings and permanently install software packages back onto the USB device...
, the main feature being the inclusion of anonymity and security tools such as Tor
Tor (anonymity network)
Tor is a system intended to enable online anonymity. Tor client software routes Internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer network of servers in order to conceal a user's location or usage from someone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis...
by default.
The developer states on the project's homepage that Incognito will no longer be developed and recommends The Amnesic Incognito Live System
The Amnesic Incognito Live System
The Amnesic Incognito Live System or Tailsis a Linux distribution aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity. It is the next iteration of development on the Incognito Linux distribution. It is based on Debian, with all outgoing connections forced to go through Tor...
as an alternative.
Version history
| Version number | Release date |
|---|---|
| 20080109.1 | Jan 26, 2008 |
| 2008.1 | Aug 02, 2008 |
| 2008.1 (revision-1) | Aug 05, 2008 |
Anonymity and security tools
- TorTor (anonymity network)Tor is a system intended to enable online anonymity. Tor client software routes Internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer network of servers in order to conceal a user's location or usage from someone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis...
for anonymous internet browsing. - TrueCryptTrueCryptTrueCrypt is a software application used for on-the-fly encryption . It is free and open source. It can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file or encrypt a partition or the entire storage device .- Operating systems :TrueCrypt supports Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and...
, a file/partition encryption utility. - EnigmailEnigmailEnigmail is an extension for the Mozilla Application Suite, SeaMonkey internet suite and Mozilla Thunderbird that provides public key e-mail encryption and signing. Enigmail works under Microsoft Windows, Unix-like, and Mac OS operating systems...
, a security extension for ThunderbirdMozilla ThunderbirdMozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail and news client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox, a project aimed at creating a web browser...
. - Torbutton, a Firefox plugin to improve Tor's anonymity in Firefox.
- FireGPG, Firefox plugin for using GnuPG for Webmail.
- GnuPG, OpenPGP implementation for encryption.
- KeePassX, a password manager.
Besides these tools, during system shutdown, the RAM
Ram
-Animals:*Ram, an uncastrated male sheep*Ram cichlid, a species of freshwater fish endemic to Colombia and Venezuela-Military:*Battering ram*Ramming, a military tactic in which one vehicle runs into another...
is overwritten to ensure no possibility of data recovery later.