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| Developer | Shmoo Group[1] |
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | 2.0pre1 / February 2002 |
| Platforms | i386 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| Default user interface | CLI / Bourne shell |
| License | Documentation: Modified BSD license[2] Software: Original licences |
| Official website | tinfoilhat.shmoo.com |
Tinfoil Hat Linux (THL) is a compact security-focused Linux distribution designed for high security developed by The Shmoo Group. The first version (1.000) was released in February 2002. By 2013, it had become a low-priority project. Its image files and source are available in gzip format. THL can be used on modern PCs using an Intel 80386 or better, with at least 8 MB of RAM. The distribution fits on a single HD floppy disk. The small footprint provides additional benefits beyond making the system easy to understand and verify. The computer need not even have a hard drive, making it easier to "sanitize" the computer after use.
The logo of Tinfoil Hat is Tux, the Linux mascot, wearing a tinfoil hat.
The Shmoo Group website says "It started as a secure, single floppy, bootable Linux distribution for storing PGP keys and then encrypting, signing, and wiping files. At some point, it became an exercise in over-engineering."[1]
- ^ a b "Shmoo website - projects page". Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ FAQ (archived)