Tails secure operating system is now out of beta

Posted by jimlynch on May 1, 2014 9:30 PM
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In today's open source roundup: The secure Linux operating system Tails is now out of beta. Plus: Will Linux ever die? And check out Android apps that extend battery life.

Privacy is a huge concern for many users after the NSA spying revelations. The secure Linux operating system called Tails - favored by Edward Snowden - has just come out of beta. Tails is an acronym for "theamnesicincognitolivesystem" and can be run off a DVD, USB stick or SD card. You never need to install Tails to use it.

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