Tried asking this on NOOBs but didnt get an answer (maybe I didnt communicate weill) so I'm going to try asking here with less context. (Also I've read the sidebars, I know the basics...just am confused on this point and would help to have ppls input.)
- After DBAN-ing your machine, could you still run TAILS on it (TAILS being loaded onto a USB stick)?
- Does TAILS eliminate information about PAST (DNM-related) activity on your machine when you install it?
Basically I am trying to decide whehter to (1) use a DBANed laptop (my first choice if possible),(2) install TAILS on a diff laptop that I've used on DNM with less-than-perfect OPSEC, mainly no TAILS + home wifi (would only do this if TAILS erases past activity) or (3) get used laptop, start over w/TAILS off bat.
Yes. Tails doesn't give even a single fuck about your hard drive, its contents, or even if it's there at all.
No. Also, you shouldn't try to "install" Tails if you can avoid it. Run it off a disc or flash drive, instead.
Use DBAN to eliminate old evidence (3-pass is plenty). Note that if you're using an SSD, DBAN won't cut it - use http://partedmagic.com/secure-erase/ instead.
Anything else, just ask.