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   D to Nomen Nescio   
   Re: Tails 6.19 is out   
   21 Aug 25 17:55:56   
   
   From: noreply@mixmin.net   
      
   On Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:19:33 +0200 (CEST), Nomen Nescio    
   wrote:   
   >https://tails.net/news/version_6.19/index.en.html   
      
   "a.i." are literally taking over the world . . . mankind could soon be   
   discarded   
      
   (using Tor Browser 14.5.6)   
   https://duckduckgo.com/?q=tails+6.19+secure+computer&ia=web&assist=true   
   >Tails 6.19 is a privacy-focused operating system designed to provide secure   
   and   
   >anonymous internet access, running entirely from a USB stick or live DVD   
   without   
   >leaving a trace on the host computer. It uses the Tor network to protect user   
   >privacy and includes various applications for secure communication and   
   document   
   >handling. distrowatch.com Wikipedia   
   >More...   
   >Overview of Tails 6.19   
   >Tails 6.19 is a privacy-focused Linux distribution designed to provide secure   
   >and anonymous internet access. It is based on Debian and is known for its   
   ability   
   >to leave no trace on the computer it runs on.   
   >Key Features   
   >Privacy and Security   
   >  Anonymity: Tails connects exclusively through the Tor network, ensuring that   
   >  all internet traffic is anonymized.   
   >  Amnesic Design: The system runs from RAM and does not write to the hard   
   drive,   
   >  preventing any digital footprint unless the user opts for "Persistent   
   Storage."   
   >  Pre-installed Tools: Tails includes essential applications for secure   
   >  communication and document handling, all configured with safety in mind.   
   >Recent Updates in Version 6.19   
   >  Component     Version    Description   
   >  Tor Browser   14.5.6     Updated for enhanced security and performance.   
   >  Tor Client    0.4.8.17   Improved connection stability and security.   
   >  Thunderbird   128.13     Updated email client for secure communications.   
   >User Experience Enhancements   
   >  Error Message Fix: An irrelevant error message related to Tor Connection   
   >  bridges has been removed, improving user clarity.   
   >  Upgrade Process: Users can easily upgrade from version 6.0 or later without   
   >  losing their Persistent Storage.   
   >Conclusion   
   >Tails 6.19 is a robust tool for anyone needing a secure computing environment.   
   >Its focus on privacy, combined with the latest updates, makes it a reliable   
   >choice for activists, journalists, and anyone concerned about surveillance.   
   >Wikipedia distrowatch.com   
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   like the sci-fi "krell" planet devoid of the frankenstein that had created   
   them . . .   
      
   https://duckduckgo.com/?q=krell+planet+1956&ia=web&assist=true   
   >The Krell planet, featured in the 1956 film "Forbidden Planet," is the setting   
   >for a story about an advanced alien civilization that mysteriously perished.   
   The   
   >film explores themes of technology and the dangers of the human mind, as the   
   >surviving character, Dr. Morbius, harnesses Krell technology, which ultimately   
   >leads to catastrophic consequences.   
   >Overview of Krell and Forbidden Planet   
   >What is the Krell?   
   >The Krell are a fictional alien race featured in the 1956 film Forbidden   
   Planet.   
   >They were an advanced civilization that mysteriously perished 200,000 years   
   >before the events of the film. The Krell had developed remarkable technology,   
   >including a vast underground complex powered by thermonuclear reactors.   
   >Significance in the Film   
   >The Krell's downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of   
   unchecked   
   >intelligence and power. Their advanced technology included a machine that   
   could   
   >materialize thoughts, which ultimately led to their extinction due to the   
   >manifestation of their subconscious fears, referred to as "monsters from the   
   id."   
   >Forbidden Planet: Key Details   
   >Film Information   
   >  Attribute     Details   
   >  Title         Forbidden Planet   
   >  Release Year  1956   
   >  Director      Fred M. Wilcox   
   >  Runtime       98 minutes   
   >  Language      English   
   >  Budget        $1,968,000   
   >  Box Office    $2,765,000   
   >Plot Summary   
   >In Forbidden Planet, the United Planets Cruiser C-57D travels to Altair IV to   
   >investigate the fate of a previous expedition. The crew encounters Dr. Edward   
   >Morbius, the only survivor, and his daughter, Altaira. As they explore the   
   >planet, they learn about the Krell and the dangers of their technology, which   
   >leads to conflict and ultimately a dramatic conclusion.   
   >The film is notable for being one of the first science fiction films set   
   >entirely on an alien planet and for its pioneering special effects and themes   
   >that resonate with contemporary audiences.   
   >Wikipedia Filmsite   
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