Im very paranoid about getting into piracy and im not sure if i should or it or not but there are so many things i want that i cant afford.

is there a secure linux os that i can use without a vpn? im pretty use to windows 10 but i was told linux mint is good for this kind of stuff, is that true?

  • Jo Miran
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    99 months ago

    My favorite setup was a headless Raspberry Pi Zero plugged in and hidden behind furniture in the common areas of a high-rise condo building where I rented a unit for a few months. They have gigabit Internet access. Remote into it, schedule a batch download, then retrieve it from the Zero later. It was cool, but inconvenient. Proof of concept only really.

      • The Doctor
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        19 months ago

        For an anonymous, disposable seedbox? It seems like it does, though it’s way overkill.

        • @stifle867@programming.dev
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          29 months ago

          It’s only partly anonymous as it’s still a location they were directly tied to. Not really something you want to be risking if having the law come after you is part of your threat model.

          Still a cool project and definitely overkill for internet piracy 😅

          • The Doctor
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            19 months ago

            Abandonable Tor nodes can also be built this way. Not cost effective, though.

        • The Doctor
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          19 months ago

          Huh. Mine disappeared inside of two weeks. Then Pi’s got impossible to find and I gave up on it.

          • Jo Miran
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            29 months ago

            I put mine in a black casing that basically makes it look like a power adapter. The uncovered board is too conspicuous.

            • The Doctor
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              19 months ago

              So did I. I think somebody said, “Hey, free Raspberry Pi!” and that was that.