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'''Incognito''' was a [[Software:Linux distribution|Linux distribution]] based on [[Software:Gentoo Linux|Gentoo Linux]]. Its main feature was the inclusion of anonymity and security tools such as [[Software:Tor (anonymity network)|Tor]] by default and being able to be used as a Live CD or [[Software:Live USB|Live USB]].<ref>[http://www.browseanonymouslyanywhere.com/incognito/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=41 Anonymity tools in Tor] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080929185534/http://www.browseanonymouslyanywhere.com/incognito/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=41 |date=September 29, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Linux Magazine|date=August 2008|url=http://www.linux-magazine.com/ }}</ref> | '''Incognito''' was a [[Software:Linux distribution|Linux distribution]] based on [[Software:Gentoo Linux|Gentoo Linux]]. Its main feature was the inclusion of anonymity and security tools such as [[Software:Tor (anonymity network)|Tor]] by default and being able to be used as a Live CD or [[Software:Live USB|Live USB]].<ref>[http://www.browseanonymouslyanywhere.com/incognito/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=41 Anonymity tools in Tor] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080929185534/http://www.browseanonymouslyanywhere.com/incognito/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=41 |date=September 29, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Linux Magazine|date=August 2008|url=http://www.linux-magazine.com/ }}</ref> | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080512054152/http://anonymityanywhere.com/incognito/ Official Website] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080512054152/http://anonymityanywhere.com/incognito/ Official Website] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080726230931/http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Incognito-Live-CD-USB-27487.shtml Incognito at Softpedia] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080726230931/http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Incognito-Live-CD-USB-27487.shtml Incognito at Softpedia] | ||
* [https://tails. | * [https://tails.net/ Tails, the successor of Incognito] | ||
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
|---|---|
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Initial release | January 26, 2008 |
| yes|Final release|Latest release}} | 2008.1 (revision-1) / Aug 05, 2008 |
| Platforms | x86 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| Default user interface | KDE |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Succeeded by | Tails |
| Official website | anonymityanywhere.com/incognito |
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Incognito was a Linux distribution based on Gentoo Linux. Its main feature was the inclusion of anonymity and security tools such as Tor by default and being able to be used as a Live CD or Live USB.[1][2]
Incognito's developer has stated on the project's homepage that Incognito has been discontinued and recommends Tails as an alternative.
Release 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
- Tor for anonymous internet browsing.
- TrueCrypt, a file/partition encryption utility.
- Enigmail, a security extension for Thunderbird.
- 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, the RAM was overwritten during system shutdown to ensure no possibility of data recovery later.[3]
License
The Tor project listed Incognito as a licensee of the Tor brand name. In accordance to this license agreement, Incognito had the right to use the Tor name and logo.[4]
References
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