I like having a device that can run tails on me constantly, just in case I run out due to a binge, and my laptop recently broke. Is it any problem to put tails (most recent ofc) on my Steam Deck? Are there any OPSEC problems, is it clunky does it just not work? Thanks.
/u/HumanPie · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 07:26 · Link
The X86-64 CPU is compatable, but you might have issues with the AMD GPU. Tails website has some workarounds for known GPU problems on their "Known issues with graphics cards" section, so might need to play around a bit to get it working. Would be cool thought, much stealthier than carrying a laptop. Browse Dread for a bit, and the next minute run some quests in Zelda.
/u/OffendedConstantly · N/A votes · 26th November, 2023 - 19:46 · Link
Just got into it, it works out of the box. Haven't done much testing yet, so may have some issues later on, but none yet. No graphics card tinkering, just fine. I did have some usability problems, where when I would scroll, instead of doing that, it would highlight text. I was able to mitigate that by using my fingers and the sticks instead of the trackpad.
/u/HumanPie · N/A votes · 26th November, 2023 - 19:55 · Link
That's pretty cool, well done! How's the boot time? Are you using a USB C or microSD? Is the touchscreen functional?
/u/OffendedConstantly · N/A votes · 26th November, 2023 - 21:09 · Link
Touchscreen is functional, boot time is about a minute or 2, one thing that you may have to worry abt is that you can't scan the QR code for a bridge if you needed one
/u/atorfaggot · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 02:45 · Link
Does the steamdeck even have an usb slot?
/u/OffendedConstantly · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 02:48 · Link
USB c, yeah. I have a drive with USB-A on one end and USB C on the other. Pretty useful actually
/u/atorfaggot · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 02:57 · Link
forgot this was an option, cant help you otherwise, sry
/u/Paris · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 06:46 · Link
I'm interested in seeing if this would really work. It does have a USC C port for it and can run linux so it should work. Might be an amazing portable device.
/u/Ggz · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 07:29 · Link
Have heard firesticks can do the equivalent/run kali,ubuntu etc anyone know about that as well?
/u/VN001_JOHN · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 08:38 · Link
Firestick? is that the "Fire TV Stick 4K"? (like on Amazon?). Both these ideas are brilliant! and I am keen to explore them!! Anyone got other ideas like this - Please DM me, I am happy to try it out and share the results!
/u/ShadowGdn · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 13:57 · Link
Let us know for sure mate!
/u/Ggz · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 18:06 · Link
Yes the amazon fire stick
/u/VN001_JOHN · N/A votes · 25th November, 2023 - 08:42 · Link
I think that this is a brilliant idea! A laptop is ok, people expect people to have a laptop on them at all times, but this is a little sneakier! I like it! I have questions about the use-ability of it (as in, is the functionality the same (apart from the comment on the GPU, and clearly the "slower" processing speed/power)), guessing you would need to use the on-screen keyboard/touch screen - which is a pain and slower than mouse/keyboard... anyway, worth a test out! Thanks for the idea!
/u/BigDaddy2K · N/A votes · 26th November, 2023 - 07:49 · Link
Would love to see this happen and the structure is compatible
/u/OffendedConstantly · N/A votes · 26th November, 2023 - 17:34 · Link
Has anybody tried it yet? I may try it today just to see if it would work out