Hi, Ivory via Tails-dev (2025-05-10): > This confirms that Tails randomizes the machine-id on each boot.
Good. > However, I couldn't find any documentation in the Tails design > documents explaining the exact mechanism for this randomization. The config/chroot_local-hooks/99-zzzzzz_reproducible-builds-post-processing file in our Git tree has the code + a comment + pointers. > Additionally, I'm curious about potential side effects on system > components, particularly with package managers like apt. I don't remember any adverse effects. > For instance, do they rely on the machine-id for caching or metadata > storage, potentially leading to the apt cache being cleared on > each reboot? The APT cache is independent from machine-id. > In contrast, I've noted that Whonix opts for a persistent machine-id > approach, citing reasons related to facilitating package upgrades > and maintaining package manager stability. This makes me curious. Reference? Cheers, -- intrigeri _______________________________________________ Tails-dev mailing list Tails-dev@boum.org https://www.autistici.org/mailman/listinfo/tails-dev To unsubscribe from this list, send an empty email to tails-dev-unsubscr...@boum.org.
