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May 14th, 2012, 13:33 GMT · By

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Liberté Linux 2012.1 Has Hardened Linux Kernel 3.2.11

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Liberté Linux, a secure, lightweight and easy to use Gentoo-based LiveUSB/SD/CD Linux distribution with the primary purpose of enabling anyone to communicate safely and covertly in hostile environments, is now at version 2012.1.

Liberté Linux 2012.1 brings a lot of changes, ranging from a brand new Linux kernel, to simple fixes and updates for various packages.

Highlights of Liberté Linux 2012.1:

· Hardened Linux kernel 3.2.11 has been implemented;
· All PaX protection exceptions have been removed;
· 3G support for modems with PIN unlocking has been fixed;
· A better filesystem security has been added;
· Filesystem is now FHS-3.2+/run-compliant;
· Perfect forward secrecy and repudiability in cables communication was added;
· Better virtualization support has been implemented.

A complete list of changes and updates can be found in the official announcement.

Download Liberté Linux 2012.1 right now from Softpedia.

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