Is a burner laptop really necessary?

I only have one laptop and can't really afford another right now. How much of a mistake would it be in OPSEC terms to just use that one? Obviously I would boot tails from a CD or USB. Also would it be better to only use the dnm's in an internet cafe for example? I am talking about ordering small to medium quantities.

Thank you.


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[1 Points] _Kraksx_:

I would also like to know this


[1 Points] None:

not really necessary for small amounts, it just depends on how para you wanna be. some people will argue its 100% necessary, others will say don't bother. entirely up to what you're comfortable with.


[1 Points] ElectronicChronic:

No. Do you use a burner phone? If you're not dealing a shit ton then having a burner laptop is not really worth the investment.


[1 Points] boobby1250:

Only if your a vendor or a big bulk buyer


[1 Points] eleusis211:

No. At the end of the day, LE catches people through old fashioned police work. Anything electronic just helps them build the case.


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[1 Points] druggieslut:

No. And neither is tails. Don't fucking use tails if you don't know how to Linux.


[0 Points] _TROLL:

Burner laptop? You're some random small buyer, no one cares.

Sheesh. Why not get a "burner car" to drive around in and a "burner house" to live in while you're at it? Do you realize that most buyers here don't follow any of the major OPSEC considerations other than encrypting their address - and most people didn't even do that during Silk Road 1!! No TAILS, no tumbling, and the collective fallout is zero.

Just encrypt the laptop if you're that paranoid, and look into anti-psychotic medication.


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[0 Points] vipinbhaskar:

lost me too..