safe-the-planet via Tails-dev:
> Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Hi,
> 1) There are very good videos on YT how to install TAILS. We have
> already written out the procedure and wanted to install TAILS soon. But
> unfortunately you need two USB sticks for it. Now we have seen on the
> homepage of TAILS that you can also do this directly in Linux - in the
> terminal. This is faster and only one USB stick is needed. Not that we
> only have one USB stick, we find the installation via terminal easier.
> Do we see it right, that you can only copy the commands and paste them
> into the terminal? You have to be a little careful to use the right name
> ... But otherwise we find it easier.
Our official instructions have not required 2 USB sticks since October
2018. That's why we don't recommend YouTube videos: they tend to be very
outdated and confuse more than help.
Please refer only to
https://tails.boum.org/install/.
> 2) We always read that you should NOT use TAILS or the TOR browser with
> VPN. What do you recommend? Why is it more insecure to use with VPN,
> should it be the case? Of course, we assume VPN's that have an
> appropriate reputation and can be classified safe. Otherwise, of course,
> the situation is clear.
See our FAQ on VPNs:
https://tails.boum.org/support/faq/#vpn.
> 3) Why is the homepage called "tails.boum.org"? Why "boum"?
Our website used to be hosted by boum.org, but not anymore. We've been
looking for a better domain name but haven't got one just yet.
> 4) In the persistent folder the data is secure but the folder is
> visible. Will TAILS eventually come with programs similar to Veracrypt?
Not super likely:
https://gitlab.tails.boum.org/tails/tails/-/issues/5929.
> Or can these invisible folders be displayed with appropriate software?
See
https://tails.boum.org/doc/encryption_and_privacy/veracrypt/.
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sajolida
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