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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.boum.org/ Tails, the successor of Incognito]
* [https://tails.net/ Tails, the successor of Incognito]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:21, 12 June 2024

Incognito
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateDiscontinued
Initial releaseJanuary 26, 2008
yes|Final release|Latest release}}2008.1 (revision-1) / Aug 05, 2008
Platformsx86
Kernel typeMonolithic kernel
Default user interfaceKDE
LicenseGNU General Public License
Succeeded byTails
Official websiteanonymityanywhere.com/incognito

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

External links

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