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upload Whonix packages to packages.debian.org

#1

Actually does Whonix host have to include whonix apt sources?
Why not include the relevant Whonix packages in Debian servers, as done with all the other packages?

Advantages:

  • No obvious connection to Whonix servers (if updating with clearnet, or visible to exit node if going through Tor).
  • Not relying on the security level of whonix servers (secured to the same level as debian servers?)
Hiding Tor / Whonix is difficult beyond practicality?
Hiding Tor / Whonix is difficult beyond practicality?
#2

That would be great in theory but not possible in practice.

  • This is a not only a social challenge but also a technical challenge, it requires becoming a (sponsored) maintainer.
  • Tied to Debian release cycle.
  • Debian doesn’t allow upload of configuration packages.
  • One could argue Linux Mint (or any Debian derivative) could become a Debian (Pure) Blend instead.

Since Libre licenses are being used anyone is welcome to work on uploading any Whonix packages to packages.debian.org.

References:

https://wiki.debian.org/DebianMaintainer

https://wiki.debian.org/SponsoredMaintainer

https://www.debian.org/blends/

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#3

Nice answer, please add to the FAQ.

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#4

Not really FAQ since asked for the first time ever, I guess. Move to wiki, yes, but not sure where it fits.

#5

I’m pretty sure I asked it before :wink:

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#6

“Whonix architecture” / “Whonix vs. Debian diff” page perhaps.