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Ok, totally new to this, have looked and see plenty of linux options so I have a windows 10 tablet, it has the required 2gb ram and I have a 16 gb usb. I like Tails but what be the best linux giving me the best online security should i use?
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Any Linux is quite secure. The system doesn't allow programs to run without being given permission, whether by the installer or you — just clicking on them in the file manager will do nothing if that hasn't been done. You might find this useful:
https://www.lifewire.com/windows-vs-linux-mint-2200609
With a touch-screen tablet, it might be a good idea to consider Ubuntu. It uses the Gnome GUI, which is particularly good with such hardware. Get the long-term-support version and that's good for 5 years' of updates. You can make a live USB that you can boot from and make sure that you're happy.
Download the Ubuntu iso file
Install bash on Windows so that you can check the download's integrity by calculating its checksum
Install Rufus on Windows so that you can create a bootable USB stick.
Read all about it:
https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/how-to-verify-ubuntu#1-overview
https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows#1-overview
https://rufus.ie/
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