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This navigation is a compilation of Whonix project policies.
- Project Policies
- Policy of Website and Chat
- Policy On Nonfreedom Software
- Policy On Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Wiki Editing Policy
- Wiki Comments Policy
- Source Code Contributor Policy
- Documentation Contributor Policy
- Development Discussion Policy
- Limitations on Free Speech on Website and Chat
- Transparency, Sponsors / Advertisement Policy
Overview of confirmed, proposed and rejected policies guiding Whonix's development, philosophy, and legal framework.
Development Policies
Confirmed development policies:
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Project Policies
Confirmed project policies:
This navigation is a compilation of Whonix project policies.
- Project Policies
- Policy of Website and Chat
- Policy On Nonfreedom Software
- Policy On Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Wiki Editing Policy
- Wiki Comments Policy
- Source Code Contributor Policy
- Documentation Contributor Policy
- Development Discussion Policy
- Limitations on Free Speech on Website and Chat
- Transparency, Sponsors / Advertisement Policy
- Secure Boot Support (Forum post by Patrick)
- Non-Freedom Firmware and Drivers
- sdwdate Time Sources Criteria
-
Deep Scan Ready
- Whonix Digital Signature Policy
- Whonix Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
- Privacy Policy Technical Details
Project Philosophy
Confirmed project philosophy:
- Bug Reports, Software Development, and Feature Requests
- Focus on Low-Effort Maintainability
- Proprietary Tyrant Competitors and Project Values
- Law of Triviality (Bikeshedding)
- Reasons for Freedom Software / Open Source
- Avoid Non-Freedom Software
- Kicksecure Security Roadmap
Discussion:
- Definition: Team Member vs Community Member: Democracy vs Doocracy
- Issues with and Alternatives to Democracy
- Project Philosophy Forum Tag
Development Goals
Confirmed development goals:
- Security Roadmap
- Default Block-All Permissions for Apps
- Kicksecure Development Goals
- Offline Installation Preferable (ISO) installer (Calamares) can be completely used offline and it is planned to keep it that way.
Pending Policy Proposals
Unconfirmed - pending discussion:
- Package System Policy: No Backward or Sideward Compatibility
- Wayland Only or Noland
- Hardware Support Specifications Criteria
- Whonix Default Application Policy
- https://forums.kicksecure.com/t/make-the-taskbar-on-the-bottom-not-at-the-top/1338
Rejected Policy Proposals
Rejected:
- Support Only Worthy Architectures
- No Support for Outdated Devices
- Declined Feature Requests
- tivoization
- vendor lock-in
- immutable root of trust
- No Rescue Mode
Legal Documents
Confirmed legal documents:
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