Tails 7.9 released with Tor Browser 15.0.16 and firmware updates
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Dirk Knop
Summary
Tails 7.9, the latest version of the anonymizing Linux distribution, focuses on maintenance rather than new features. Key updates include the Tor Browser upgraded to version 15.0.16, updated firmware packages for better hardware support (graphics cards, WLAN modules), and a fix for a problem present in the previous version. The release is described as minimal and concise.
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· 4 pulledThe release announcement for Tails 7.9 is therefore also very short and concise.
The central Tor Browser for surfing the web is now included up to version 15.0.16.
The developers have updated some firmware packages, which improves support for newer hardware such as graphics cards or WLAN modules.
The programmers have also resolved a problem with the previous version.
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