Qubes OS Live

[niely....@gmail.com]

Hi

This page [https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/live-usb/] says that Qubes OS Live is still in Beta-version.

I'm wondering if this is than safe to use. Will I have the same security-benefits if I use the Live-version than when I use the normal version?

If no,
would it be possible to install it on an USB and not on the default harddrive?

And when does it quit the beta?
I think a Live-option would be a good thing this OS needs.

Thanks!

[Tai...@gmx.com]

A live operating system will always have outdated packages thus it is bad from a security perspective.

You can install it on a usb flash drive but it is not recommended due to performance and longevity issues if you do this you will use up your drives lifetime max writes in a matter of weeks.

[Andrew David Wong]

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*Please* do not make duplicate threads.

Copying my response to your duplicate thread here:

On 2016-12-25 17:09, Niely Boyken wrote:
> Hi
>
> This page [https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/live-usb/] says that Qubes
> OS Live is still in Beta-version.
>

The Live USB version is based on an older version of Qubes, and it is
not currently being maintained or developed.

> I'm wondering if this is than safe to use. Will I have the same
> security-benefits if I use the Live-version than when I use the
> normal version?
>

It would be safer to use a more recent, supported version like 3.1 or
3.2.

> If no, would it be possible to install it on an USB and not on the
> default harddrive?
>

Yes, it's possible to install any version of Qubes on a removable USB
drive while preserving the data on your default hard drive.

> And when does it quit the beta?

Since the Live USB version is no longer under development, I'm afraid
we have no ETA for this.

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Andrew David Wong (Axon)
Community Manager, Qubes OS
https://www.qubes-os.org
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[raah...@gmail.com]

I believe the usb stick is good for just seeing what qubes looks like, see if it boots on your system, and to check the hardware compatibility with the hcl-report command. Not for everyday use.