• Syrup@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      This is the best choice IMHO. You have a rock solid OS (Debian) and all possible taken measures to harden it with Kicksecure patch.

      • Chemical WonkaEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        It’s a solid option indeed but a little difficult to install in my opinion

        • Syrup@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          The kicksecure documentation is well written. Go here for distro-morphing of Debian 12, step by step things to do are pretty explicit and you can even copy the command lines if you think you’ll make a mistake…

          • librechad@lemm.eeEnglish
            3·
            1 year ago

            Does Kicksecure implement proprietary software into Debian? Personally me, I run OpenRC and the linux-libre kernel on my Debian 12 system on a Libreboot laptop with fully free software. Haven’t used Kicksecure in awhile.

            • Chemical WonkaEnglish
              3·
              1 year ago

              Awesome!

              You have the holy grail of Free Software —

              Richard Stallman approves!

              I really like Linux libre kernel but it has some downsides because it doesn’t have patchs to fix some critical vulnerabilities. Libreboot is just a distant dream unfortunately few devices are compatible with it.

            • Syrup@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              1 year ago

              I don’t think so, mostly it’s hardening, and few security related software, all FOSS

              • Chemical WonkaEnglish
                1·
                1 year ago

                Do you know if I can morph my GNOME Debian version to Kicksecure? I read their documentation and they recommend XFCE.

                • Syrup@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  2·
                  1 year ago

                  According to their Wiki, other Distros (including DE) are not supported/documented and if you do it’s at your own risk. Personally, I wouldn’t dare trying that.

    • MicroMacro@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Kicksecure is a good choice for an install on bare metal. For a level-plus secure and private system you can even install a Whonix VM on Kicksecure, so you can use Kicksecure daily use your Whonix VM to get on internet. It’s a great combo i thinkk, as they use the same base, the same DE (xfce) and have a lot of defaults programs in common.