Linux Distro for privacy/ looks

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

So with these recent studies of Windows 10 and how much personal data is being sent to Microsoft servers, I just decided that I want to give Linux a try. Which distro should I chose that will keep at least most of my information private and also looks good? Yes, almost all of my personal data is already known, but give me some peace of mind. I was thinking elementaryOS or Ubuntu.

[Arty]

So with these recent studies of Windows 10 and how much personal data is being sent to Microsoft servers, I just decided that I want to give Linux a try. Which distro should I chose that will keep at least most of my information private and also looks good? Yes, almost all of my personal data is already known, but give me some peace of mind. I was thinking elementaryOS or Ubuntu.

not Ubuntu

 

Unless you plan on using TOR, most browsers collect data too btw, and your isp etc.  

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

not Ubuntu

 

Unless you plan on using TOR, most browsers collect data too btw, and your isp etc.  

alright just as long as there aren't as many data collecting features as Windows 10

[rtpb5642]

Kali linux.

[Arty]

alright just as long as there aren't as many data collecting features as Windows 10

you can't escape the age of the internet! 

[Dabombinable]

Depending on which UI you prefer: Linux Mint, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Kubuntu are quite good.

[Mooshi]

The 100% privacy method is keeping your computer unplugged inside a container that blocks out microwaves. Don't forget to triple fasten a tin foil hat.

 

Serious answer: I use Linux Mint when I want to tinker with a Linux distro.

[.:MARK:.]

Tails, but your quest is futile, Microsoft aren't really doing anything different since 7. And if you criticize Windows, then look at your smartphones and tablets, you'd need to secure them too.

[rtpb5642]

you can't escape the age of the internet! 

Kali linux is about as far of the grid as u can be and its very very secure. 

[APrettyCoolWalrus]

you can't escape the age of the internet! 

 

 

The 100% privacy method is keeping your computer unplugged inside a container that blocks out microwaves. Don't forget to triple fasten a tin foil hat.

just let me be naive

[.:MARK:.]

Kali linux.

If you plan on being secure whilst hacking various shit then sure

[Arty]

Kali linux is about as far of the grid as u can be and its very very secure. 

Yea ik, but there are other things that you aren't in control.......outside of your house.

i run mint on my moms netbook cause "netbook"

[rtpb5642]

Yea ik, but there are other things that you aren't in control.......outside of your house.

i run mint on my moms netbook cause "netbook"

Ya i agree but for local privacy for data storage etc the encryption on kali and privacy settings are great

[Arty]

Ya i agree but for local privacy for data storage etc the encryption on kali and privacy settings are great

My archive data is on a linux mint rig in my basement which is backed up to a windows XP rig.

neither have "internet "

[Mooshi]

This Kali Linux seems intriguing, I may have to fire up VMBox to play with it!

[rtpb5642]

My archive data is on a linux mint rig in my basement which is backed up to a windows XP rig.

neither have "internet "

Very good very good.

[Pcinacan]

you can't escape the age of the internet! 

OH YA Burn every thing that has any type of internet (and some more). change your name go to another country and change your name one more time last but not least go live in the forest  

[.:MARK:.]

Kali linux is not for security, it is for penetration testing and various other hacking.

It's is not for day to day use, if you plan on breaking into your neighbors WiFi, or are into corporate espionage and actually know what kali is for.

To put it simply, if you didn't even know what kali is and don't know what it is actually meant for, don't download or use it.

It's also needlessly big to download due to the wealth of built in hacking packages.

Choose a better distro, given that you may be new to linux, try ubuntu or debian.

Also on debain and ubuntu you have access to a larger amount of packages that are very useful for day to day use.

For looks, you can choose an alternative ubuntu such as Xubuntu or Kubuntu... Either way you can install whichever desktop environment you like on whichever distro.

[Burusutazu]

Elementary OS will work just fine.