Kicksecure Linux Installer for VirtualBox

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Kicksecure can be easily installed using Kicksecure Linux Installer. Select your Linux distribution to get started.

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Debian, Fedora and Derivatives

GUI

Kicksecure Xfce in VirtualBox

  • Kicksecure with Xfce graphical user interface (GUI).
  • This version of Kicksecure is designed to run inside VirtualBox.
  • Beginner-friendly and easy to use.
  • It is the right choice for most users.

Please follow these steps to install Kicksecure.

Kicksecure Linux Installer

TLS

1. Download.

curl --tlsv1.3 --output kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli --url https://www.kicksecure.com/dist-installer-cli

2. Run the installer.

bash ./kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli

onion

1. System Tor Setup.

Downloading via an onion service requires a functional system Tor. This aspect is not specific to Kicksecure and is undocumented.

2. Download.

torsocks curl --output kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli --url http://www.w5j6stm77zs6652pgsij4awcjeel3eco7kvipheu6mtr623eyyehj4yd.onion/dist-installer-cli

3. Run the installer.

bash ./kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli --onion

Optional: Digital signature verification.

  • Digital signatures: A tool enhancing download security. Commonly used across the internet.
  • Learn more: Curious? Learn more about digital software signatures.
  • Optional: Digital signatures are optional. If you've never used them before, there might be no need to start now.
  • No worries: New to digital software signatures? It's okay, no need to worry.
  • Not a requirement: Not mandatory for using Kicksecure, but an extra security measure for advanced users.

Choose either Option A), Option B) or Option C).

Option A) Install the installer from the from the Kicksecure APT repository

1. Add the Kicksecure APT repository.

See Kicksecure Packages for Debian Hosts The Web Archive Onion Version

2. Install package usability-misc.

Because it contains the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

Install usability-misc. To accomplish that, the following steps A. to D. need to be done.

A. Update the package lists.

sudo apt update

B. Upgrade the system.

sudo apt full-upgrade

C. Install the usability-misc package.

Using apt command line parameter --no-install-recommends is in most cases optional.

sudo apt install --no-install-recommends usability-misc

D. Done.

The procedure of installing usability-misc is complete.

3. Run the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli

4. Done.

Option B) Verify the Installer

The Linux Installer is signed by Kicksecure developer Patrick Schleizer using OpenPGP and signify.

Do you already how to perform digital software verification using an OpenPGP and/or signify key?

signify:

signify-openbsd -Vp keyname.pub -m dist-installer-cli

Option C) Manual Installation without the Installer

1. There is no need to use the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

The user is not forced to use the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

2. Manually install Kicksecure for VirtualBox.

Use the manual Kicksecure for VirtualBox instructions instead of the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

3. Done

Start Kicksecure

Start VirtualBox → Double-click Kicksecure.

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CLI

Kicksecure CLI in VirtualBox

  • Kicksecure with command line interface (CLI).
  • This version of Kicksecure is designed to run inside VirtualBox.
  • Kicksecure with CLI is a version suited for advanced users -- those who want Kicksecure without a graphical user interface (GUI). Everyone else should install the user-friendly Kicksecure VirtualBox with GUI Xfce.

TLS

1. Download.

curl --tlsv1.3 --output kicksecure-cli-installer-cli --url https://www.kicksecure.com/dist-installer-cli

2. Run the installer.

bash ./kicksecure-cli-installer-cli

onion

1. System Tor Setup.

Downloading via an onion service requires a functional system Tor. This aspect is not specific to Kicksecure and is undocumented.

2. Download.

torsocks curl --output kicksecure-cli-installer-cli --url http://www.w5j6stm77zs6652pgsij4awcjeel3eco7kvipheu6mtr623eyyehj4yd.onion/dist-installer-cli

3. Run the installer.

bash ./kicksecure-cli-installer-cli --onion

Optional: Digital signature verification.

  • Digital signatures: A tool enhancing download security. Commonly used across the internet.
  • Learn more: Curious? Learn more about digital software signatures.
  • Optional: Digital signatures are optional. If you've never used them before, there might be no need to start now.
  • No worries: New to digital software signatures? It's okay, no need to worry.
  • Not a requirement: Not mandatory for using Kicksecure, but an extra security measure for advanced users.

Choose either Option A), Option B) or Option C).

Option A) Install the installer from the from the Kicksecure APT repository

1. Add the Kicksecure APT repository.

See Kicksecure Packages for Debian Hosts The Web Archive Onion Version

2. Install package usability-misc.

Because it contains the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

Install usability-misc. To accomplish that, the following steps A. to D. need to be done.

A. Update the package lists.

sudo apt update

B. Upgrade the system.

sudo apt full-upgrade

C. Install the usability-misc package.

Using apt command line parameter --no-install-recommends is in most cases optional.

sudo apt install --no-install-recommends usability-misc

D. Done.

The procedure of installing usability-misc is complete.

3. Run the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

kicksecure-cli-installer-cli

4. Done.

Option B) Verify the Installer

The Linux Installer is signed by Kicksecure developer Patrick Schleizer using OpenPGP and signify.

Do you already how to perform digital software verification using an OpenPGP and/or signify key?

signify:

signify-openbsd -Vp keyname.pub -m dist-installer-cli

Option C) Manual Installation without the Installer

1. There is no need to use the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

The user is not forced to use the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

2. Manually install Kicksecure for VirtualBox.

Use the manual Kicksecure for VirtualBox instructions instead of the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

3. Done

Additional information about the Kicksecure Linux Installer.

Kicksecure Linux Installer

The Kicksecure Linux Installer streamlines the process of setting up Kicksecure on VirtualBox. While the earlier method required users to follow instructions on the Kicksecure for VirtualBox wiki page, this installer makes the entire process more intuitive. Here's an in-depth look at what it does:

  • Script Name Verification: The installer checks for valid script names, such as dist-installer-cli, virtualbox-installer The Web Archive Onion Version , kicksecure-cli-installer-cli, kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli.
  • Command-Line Parsing: It parses any command-line options provided.
  • System Requirements Check: The installer assesses if the system meets prerequisites like adequate disk space, RAM, and virtualization support. Users are informed if any of these criteria aren't met.
  • Package Installation: Necessary packages for the script's operation, like signify, curl, rsync, and vboxmanage (for VirtualBox users) are installed using the distribution's package manager (APT or DNF).
  • Repository Settings:
    • Debian and Derivatives:
      • For bullseye (oldstable): Enables the Debian backports and fasttrack repositories.
      • For bookworm (stable): Same as above.
      • For trixie (testing): Enables the Debian unstable repository and configures APT pinning to prefer packages from testing over unstable so only VirtualBox gets installed from unstable and no other dependency packages are unnecessarily pulled from unstable.
      • For sid (unstable): Installs from Debian unstable repository.
    • Fedora and Derivatives: Enables the virtualbox.org (Oracle) repository.
    • Updates: The preferred repository for VirtualBox installation may vary in the future based on availability. Updated installers might fetch VirtualBox from the Debian fasttrack repository, virtualbox.org (Oracle) repository, or the Kicksecure repository. (Kicksecure development discussion: VirtualBox Integration and Upgradesarchive.org)
  • Version Querying: If no version is specified via command line, the Kicksecure version number is fetched using the API.
  • Virtual Machine Handling:
    • For previously imported VMs, users are prompted to boot the virtual system(s).
    • For previously downloaded VM files, authenticity and integrity checks are run.
    • For first-time users, the installer downloads the required files, conducts authenticity and integrity checks, imports the system(s), and then attempts to start the Virtual Machine(s).
  • Inform user if VMs are already running and abort installation.

Additional Features:

  • Download Resumption: Utilizes rsync internally to enable download resumption capabilities.
  • Integrity Checking: Offers a streamlined integrity verification process, facilitated by rsync.
  • Onion Support: Allows for downloads from onion sources with the --onion command line option.
  • Default Download Directory: Files are saved in the ~/dist-installer-cli-download folder.
  • Logging Mechanics: For transparency, every command executed is logged in the download directory, accompanied by the specific script version used at the time.
  • Transparent System Modifications: The installer’s operations are evident to the user. All persistent system alterations, especially those executed with administrative ("root") privileges, are prominently detailed in the installer's output.
  • Documentation: Comprehensive details can be found in the dist-installer-cli man pagearchive.org.
  • Checks: Nested Virtualization, secure boot enabled check.

Developer Information:


Questions and Answers

Question Answer
Do I have to use the new Kicksecure Linux Installer? No. You can still manually install VirtualBox and import Kicksecure by following the instructions on the Kicksecure for VirtualBox wiki page.
Is the manual method for VirtualBox installation going to be deprecated? There's no such plan as of now. The manual method remains crucial as it offers compatibility with certain Linux distributions not supported by the Kicksecure Linux Installer.
Can I use Kicksecure CLI in conjunction with Kicksecure Xfce? Absolutely, find out more here.archive.org
Why should I prefer VirtualBox over KVM? For insights, visit Here.
Why choose VirtualBox instead of Qubes? The reasons are elaborated here.
Where can I find the main FAQ? Check out the Kicksecure FAQ.

Kicksecure

  • For users that are already using Kicksecure as their host operating system, installation of Kicksecure for VirtualBox is even simpler.
  • No need to manually download or verify the installer Kicksecure Linux Installer on Kicksecure hosts.
  • Kicksecure Linux Installer for VirtualBox is installed by default in Kicksecure.

Simply run one of the following commands.

For Kicksecure with Xfce (recommended):

  • kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli
  • kicksecure-xfce-installer-cli --onion

For Kicksecure with CLI (for advanced users only):

  • kicksecure-cli-installer-cli
  • kicksecure-cli-installer-cli --onion

  • See tab 'Debian, Fedora and Derivatives'.

Ubuntu

  • Minimum required version: Only Ubuntu Jammy (22.04) (LTS) has been tested.
  • Lower versions will not work. Please release upgrade your Ubuntu version first.
  • Higher stable Ubuntu versions will probably work.
  • See tab 'Debian, Fedora and Derivatives'.

Other Linux Distributions

  • The Kicksecure Linux Installer for VirtualBox is only supported for Debian, Fedora and their derivatives (such as Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat or Kicksecure).
  • See manually install Kicksecure for VirtualBox (FREE!) to learn more and get started with Kicksecure.
  • Are you a developer? If your host operating system is unsupported, contributions to add support for Other Linux distributions are welcome.

Windows

VirtualBox

Mac

MacOS

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