Avoid The Hack: 11 Best Privacy Friendly Operating Systems (Desktops)

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Linux Mint

Linux Mint comes in different flavors of desktop: Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce. Software updates are conservative, which helps to prevent breakage and software bug run-ins that can come from a more frequent update schedule (security updates are still pushed with urgency).

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2

Pop!_OS

POP_OS! encrypts its installation by default, without help from third-party tools, enhancing your privacy by securing the partition POP_OS! operates within. Encrypted partitions can protect data from loss/theft and inadvertent disclosure of sensitive data to third parties - which can include threat actors.

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3

elementary OS

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4

openSUSE

It's important to note that openSUSE is Linux beginner friendly (like Fedora), however it doesn't necessarily cater to new or transitioning users via ease-of-use. Generally, for brand new users, some brief documentation reading may be required post-install due to the learning curve.

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5

Fedora

Fedora aims to be more a platform than versus another distribution. While Fedora is fairly beginner/transitioning user friendly, it's better suited for average users with working knowledge of the Linux environment and/or those interested in programming and coding.

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6

Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independent Linux distribution focusing on simplicity. Because of this focus and commitment to "Keeping It Simple," Arch Linux is a lightweight and extremely minimal Linux distribution.

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7

Qubes OS

Qubes is unique in that it uses Xen-based virtualization, which enables strong isolation of different pieces of software - which can include operating systems. Multiple operating systems can run at the same time through Qubes - and they won't even "know" other operating systems exist.

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8

FreeBSD

With "Linuxulator," FreeBSD has compatibility with Linux binaries. Linuxulator can run unmodified Linux binaries without using virtual machines or emulation. Additionally, FreeBSD has tens of thousands ported libraries and applications.

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9

Gentoo

Gentoo is flexible and gives the user many alternatives for system software, which allows users to tailor Gentoo to their needs and preferences. The user has near-complete control of all packages installed on a Gentoo system.

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10

Tails

TAILS is a live operating system focusing on anonymity in addition to user privacy; TAILS effectively disappears, wiping data when you shut down the system.

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11

Whonix

Whonix focuses on privacy, security, and anonymity. It aims to realistically addresses common attack vectors, possibly protecting users from zero-day vulnerability exploitation. Whonix can be figured to run in a "live mode" similar to TAILS, though this is not Whonix's default.

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