taivlam - Overview

Words from Paul Halmos:

The beginner ... should not be discouraged if ... he finds that he does not have the prerequisites for reading the prerequisites.

Languages Used

Quantum computers and quantum cryptography
Privacy, security, and anonymity on the Internet
Infosec and physical security
Sociology of the internet
Dark UI themes
Usable color schemes: Catppuccin
Mass surveillance deterrence
- "Against the Law: Countering Lawful Abuses of Digital Surveillance" by Andrew "bunnie" Huang and Edward Snowden
- Introspection Engine eventually lead to Betrusted
Linux: Arch Linux, Alpine Linux, Pop!_OS, Tails, Whonix
Android: GrapheneOS
Xen Hypervisor: Qubes OS
Open-source software projects, such as: Signal
Open-source firmware projects, such as: coreboot and Trussed, which includes the Nitrokey 3 and SoloKey 2
Open-source hardware projects, such as: Betrusted, which includes IRIS, a method to non-destructively inspect silicon (also on arXiv), and Precursor as the first Betrusted project device; Framework laptops; the Tangara music player, and the Virgo laptop from System76 (WIP)
Rust, such as: System76's "Epoch" rewrite of its COSMIC desktop environment
Right to repair
3D printing

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Sketch by JG