Re: [Announce] Introducing Tor VM – Tor in a virtual machine.

[Dmitriy Kazimirov]

At least one issue:
It does not work on windows xp sp2 with Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG WiFi card
saying that it cannot switch to promisc mode


2008/11/22 Kyle Williams <kyle.kwilliams at gmail.com>

> It's been over a week, and I've seen several dozen downloads since I posted
> this.Does anyone have any feedback?
>
> - Kyle
>
> On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:27 AM, Kyle Williams <kyle.kwilliams at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> http://www.janusvm.com/tor_vm/
>>
>>
>>  Tor VM is a small virtual machine that acts as a router and redirects
>> your TCP traffic and DNS request through Tor while filtering out protocols
>> that could jeopardize your anonymity. Tor VM is built using all open source
>> software and is free.
>>
>>
>>  There are many advantages to running Tor in a virtual machine. Any
>> application on any operating system that uses TCP for communication is
>> routed over Tor. By using a small virtual machine that acts as a router,
>> protocols such as UDP and ICMP are filtered, preventing a compromise of your
>> anonymity. Placing Tor in a virtual machine separates Tor from potentially
>> insecure applications that could compromises Tor's integrity and your
>> security.
>>
>>
>>  The Tor VM ISO is designed to be run in a virtual machine, not on
>> physical hardware. The ISO requires two virtual NICs to be used; one bridged
>> interface, one OpenVPN Tun/Tap adapter. The Windows build of Tor VM is
>> portable and includes QEMU to run the virtual machine, but requires
>> Administrator privileges to install the Tap32 adapter. Traffic is routed
>> through the Tap interface, into the VM, TCP and DNS are directed to Tor's
>> Transport while other protocols are discarded, then Tor does it's magic with
>> your traffic. More details can be found in the design documentation.
>>
>>
>>  Lots of people are going to ask "What's the difference between JanusVM
>> and Tor VM?", so I'll address this now. JanusVM was designed to be used by
>> multiple users, runs HTTP traffic through Squid and Privoxy, and was build
>> on top of Debian packages. Tor VM is built from entirely 100% open source
>> software, is pre-configured to support only a single user, is much smaller
>> in size, uses less memory than JanusVM, and works with QEMU. Is Tor VM going
>> to replace JanusVM?? It's too soon to tell.
>>
>>
>>  This software is in the late alpha stages of development; work is still
>> in progress. For the time being, Tor VM is being hosted on the JanusVM
>> server. Martin and I would appreciate it if a few of you would give Tor VM a
>> go and provide us with your feedback. Feel free to review the We look
>> forward to hearing from the community.
>>
>>
>>  One last thing. Mad props to coderman! Martin did an amazing job hacking
>> QEMU and the WinPCAP drivers in order to create an interface that is a raw
>> bridge into the existing network card. This is just as good as VMware bridge
>> service, if not better! It's Amazing work; make sure to take a close look at
>> what is under the hood. Tor VM wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for
>> his insane amount of knowledge and skill. Let me be the first to say it;
>> Thank You. :)
>>
>>
>>
>>  Best Regards,
>>
>>
>>  Kyle Williams
>>
>
>


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Dmitriy Kazimirov,
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