Best Operating Systems for Security - Anonymity and Privacy

Fedora Workstation
Fedora is a Linux distribution developed by the Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. Fedora Workstation is a secure, reliable, and user-friendly edition developed for desktops and laptops. Fedora by default comes with the GNOME desktop environment, other desktop environments are also available.

Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution developed by Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu is a reliable and distribution that is user-friendly and can be run on desktops, servers, and IoT devices. Ubuntu uses GNOME as the default desktop environment, while other desktop environments are also available.

Advanced Operating Systems
These options have advanced features and are unique in some way. These options will likely require the user to read technical background documentation.

Alpine Linux
Alpine Linux is a very minimal distribution designed to be secure and very resource efficient. Alpine Linux can run from RAM, and merge configuration files into the system on boot using Alpine local backup. Alpine Linux is often used on servers and in Linux containers.

Arch Linux
A simple, lightweight Linux distribution. It is composed predominantly of free and open-source software, and supports community involvement.
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Tor-Focused Distributions

Tails
Tails is a live operating system that can boot on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card you control. It aims at preserving privacy and anonymity, and circumventing censorship by forcing Internet connections through the Tor network; leaving no trace on the computer; and using state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt files, emails, and instant messages.

Whonix
A Debian-based security-focused Linux distribution. It aims to provide privacy, security and anonymity on the internet. The operating system consists of two virtual machines, a "Workstation" and a Tor "Gateway". All communication are forced through the Tor network to accomplish this. Whonix is best used in conjunction with Qubes.
 

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Best Operating Systems for Security - Anonymity and Privacy

Fedora Workstation
Fedora is a Linux distribution developed by the Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. Fedora Workstation is a secure, reliable, and user-friendly edition developed for desktops and laptops. Fedora by default comes with the GNOME desktop environment, other desktop environments are also available.

Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution developed by Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu is a reliable and distribution that is user-friendly and can be run on desktops, servers, and IoT devices. Ubuntu uses GNOME as the default desktop environment, while other desktop environments are also available.

Advanced Operating Systems
These options have advanced features and are unique in some way. These options will likely require the user to read technical background documentation.

Alpine Linux
Alpine Linux is a very minimal distribution designed to be secure and very resource efficient. Alpine Linux can run from RAM, and merge configuration files into the system on boot using Alpine local backup. Alpine Linux is often used on servers and in Linux containers.

Arch Linux
A simple, lightweight Linux distribution. It is composed predominantly of free and open-source software, and supports community involvement.
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Tor-Focused Distributions

Tails
Tails is a live operating system that can boot on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card you control. It aims at preserving privacy and anonymity, and circumventing censorship by forcing Internet connections through the Tor network; leaving no trace on the computer; and using state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt files, emails, and instant messages.

Whonix
A Debian-based security-focused Linux distribution. It aims to provide privacy, security and anonymity on the internet. The operating system consists of two virtual machines, a "Workstation" and a Tor "Gateway". All communication are forced through the Tor network to accomplish this. Whonix is best used in conjunction with Qubes.
 
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