Tails 6.0 RC1 now available: you can start testing the privacy-focused Linux distribution

The Tails project has launched a release candidate for the upcoming Tails 6.0 Linux-based operating system, inviting the community to participate in testing before the official launch slated for February 27. Tails 6.0 RC1 is based on Debian 12 (Bookworm) and uses GNOME 43 as the desktop environment. This pre-releases version of the operating system promises a ton of new features, alongside significant security and usability enhancements. In this release candidate, Tails 6.0 RC1 automates the mounting of external devices, a feature aimed at improving user convenience without compromising the integrity of the system. Security measures have been stepped up… [Continue Reading]