{{Header}} {{#seo: |description=History of {{project_name_long}}. |image=Pen-1035081640.jpg }} [[File:Pen-1035081640.jpg|thumb|A pen symbolizing the documentation of {{project_name_long}}'s history.]] {{intro|A comprehensive record of the development and milestones of {{project_name_short}}.}} = Brief {{project_name_short}} History = {{project_name_short}} originated under the name {{Code|Hardened Debian}}, reflecting its initial focus on security-hardening the Debian system. It underwent a brand evolution to become known as {{code|{{project_name_short}}}}. == Milestones == ;11 January 2012 :{{Whonix}} (formerly TorBOX), an operating system with a focus on anonymity and security, is created. This marks the beginning of the journey that would eventually lead to the conception of {{project_name_short}}. ;15 September 2018 :The world is introduced to {{Code|Hardened Debian}} through an [https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/hardened-debian-in-development-feedback-wanted.408245/ initial announcement]. Additional verification may be needed to confirm this date. The founder of {{Whonix}}, with a nine-year (at time of writing) [https://www.whonix.org/wiki/History history] of [https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Security_in_Real_World safeguarding users], also lays the groundwork for {{project_name_short}}. ;11 August 2019 :A dedicated domain, {{Code|{{project_domain}}}}, is secured for the project. [https://whoisrequest.com/whois/kicksecure.com Whois request for kicksecure.com] ;19 September 2019 :An initial testers-only version of {{project_name_short}} is released on the {{Whonix}} forums for VirtualBox users. [https://forums.whonix.org/t/kicksecure-security-focused-linux-testers-wanted/8151 Kicksecure on Whonix Forum] ;November 2021 :The official {{Code|{{project_domain}}}} website goes live, marking a significant step in the project's public outreach. [https://web.archive.org/web/20211223164432/https://www.kicksecure.com/ Wayback Machine: kicksecure.com snapshot] ;22 October 2022 :The first testers-only version of {{project_name_short}} is released on its own dedicated website. https://forums.kicksecure.com/t/kicksecure-16-0-8-2-for-virtualbox-point-release/114 ;Day Month Year :Plans for the first ISO testers-only release of {{project_name_short}} are underway, signaling another key development milestone. = Relationship between {{Kicksecure}} and {{Whonix}} = {{Kicksecure}} is an operating system designed with a focus on security by default. {{Whonix}}, on the other hand, prioritizes both anonymity and security by default. Despite {{Whonix}} being the predecessor, {{Kicksecure}} was established by the same individual who founded {{Whonix}}. Chronologically, {{Whonix}} was introduced before {{Kicksecure}}. However, in terms of the software stack, {{Whonix}} builds upon the foundation of {{Kicksecure}}. It is technically "based on" {{Kicksecure}}, not vice versa. The phrase "based on" is used here to describe the technical framework rather than the historical timeline. Since {{Kicksecure}}'s core focus is security, it serves as a more streamlined base to which additional features (such as anonymity) can be added. This modular approach ensures that {{Kicksecure}} maintains a clean and secure baseline, which can be expanded upon by {{Whonix}} to integrate further privacy features. Conceptually, {{Kicksecure}} was engineered as an independent project with no technical dependencies on {{Whonix}}. This design philosophy allows for a conceptual understanding where {{Kicksecure}} could be seen as the foundational layer, with {{Whonix}} acting as an extension or "add-on" that incorporates anonymity features on top of {{Kicksecure}}'s secure base. = Footnotes = {{reflist|close=1}} {{Footer}} [[Category:Documentation]]