On: Whonix – A desktop operating system designed for a...

[ryannevius]

While you're correct that this is a Linux distro, it should be pointed out that nowhere does it state that this is a "new operating system."

[Animats → ryannevius]

The article title is "Whonix - a desktop operating system...". That seems to indicate a new operating system, not a paint job.

[nickpsecurity → Animats]

I agree it should probably say "Whonix - A Linux Distro for..." Minor detail, though.

For others reading, a new OS for anonymity would be something like removing identifiers from and integrating Tor with seL4 (or Fiasco.OC), Genode, EROS, ExpressOS, or Redox. Key components of these don't make up a whole OS but could be with specific tech and a UI.

[trisimix → Animats]

No in this context it is distinguishing itself from browsers and live OSes