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Forumite@lemm.ee to Privacy Guides@lemmy.oneEnglish · 3 months ago

Tails has replaced balenaEtcher with Rufus in the Windows installation instructions to address privacy concerns

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Tails has replaced balenaEtcher with Rufus in the Windows installation instructions to address privacy concerns

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Forumite@lemm.ee to Privacy Guides@lemmy.oneEnglish · 3 months ago
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Tails - Replacing balenaEtcher with Rufus as installer for Windows
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  • djsaskdja@reddthat.com
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    3 months ago

    Doesn’t Rufus only work on Windows though?

    • DiscoShrew@lemmy.sdf.org
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      Yes, thats why it’s in the windows installation instructions.

      • djsaskdja@reddthat.com
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        Ah this is what I get for just reading the headline. Caught red handed.

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    Rufus is king. Of course, only available on Windows…

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