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- For hardware compatibility issues, refer to our [[known issues|support/known_issues]].
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- To learn what you can do with Tails, refer to our [[documentation|doc]].
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- For questions related to Tor, see also to the [Tor support pages](https://support.torproject.org/).
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<h2 id="debian">Why is Tails based on Debian and not on another distribution?</h2>
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<h2 id="ubuntu">Why isn't Tails based on Ubuntu?</h2>
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<h2 id="gnome">Why does Tails ship the GNOME Desktop?</h2>
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<h1 id="installation">Installation</h1>
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Yes. Tails requires a USB stick dedicated to only running Tails.
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If it were possible to use the same USB stick with another operating system, for example to store files to use on Windows, a virus in the other operating system could corrupt your Tails.
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That's why your Tails USB stick is not recognized in Windows and why we discourage installing other live operating systems on the same USB stick.
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To store files in your Tails USB stick, use the [[Persistent Storage|doc/persistent_storage]]. To exchange files between Tails and another operating system, use a separate USB stick.
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<h2 id="permanent-install">Can I install Tails permanently onto my hard disk?</h2>
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<h2 id="unetbootin">Can I install Tails with UNetbootin, YUMI, Rufus, Ventoy, or another tool?</h2>
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<h2 id="upgrade">Should I update Tails using <span class="code">apt upgrade</spancode> or <span class="application"i>Synaptic</spani>?</h2>
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<h2 id="upgrade">Should I update Tails using <code>apt upgrade</code> or <i>Synaptic</i>?</h2>
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It is not impossible to verify the integrity of a Tails device, USB stick or DVD, whilen running Tails from this same device. Thisit. It would be like asking to someone whether she is a liar; the answer ofthey are lying: a true liar would always be "no"pretend to tell the truth.
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It is impossible to verify the integrity of a Tails USB stick or DVD while running Tails from it. It would be like asking to someone whether they are lying: a true liar would always pretend to tell the truth.
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<p>In the future, we might make it possible to verify the integrity of a Tails
USB stick from another trusted OS. ([[!tails_ticket 7496]])</p>
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<h1 id="browser">Tor Browser</h1>
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Many websites today require JavaScript to work correctly. As a consequence JavaScript is enabled by default in Tails to avoid confusing many users. But *Tor Browser* takes care of [[blocking dangerous JavaScript functionalities|doc/anonymous_internet/Tor_Browser#javascript]].
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Tor Browser also includes a [[security level|doc/anonymous_internet/Tor_browser#security-level]] and the [[NoScript|doc/anonymous_internet/Tor_browser#noscript]] extension to optionally disable more JavaScript. This might improve security in some cases. However, if you disable JavaScript, then the [[fingerprint|doc/anonymous_internet/Tor_Browser#fingerprint]] of your *Tor Browser* differs from most users. This reduces your anonymity.
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<p>We have plans to allow storing the security level in the Persistent Storage. ([[!tails_ticket 9700]])</p>
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