Hi Constantin,

exploding_paint:
> Hi,
> 
> I just tried to download and install the latest version of Tails, and
> I've noticed I'm now supposed to install the Tails Installer program
> from a PPA to do the installation.
> 
> I've always liked that you take great care to show users how to
> verify the downloaded iso file, but there doesn't seem to be anything
> similar for the Installer package. The PGP key of the PPA is not
> listed at https://tails.boum.org/doc/about/openpgp_keys/index.en.html
> and it doesn't have any signatures either, so if I'm not mistaken
> there is no way for me to make sure the PPA and its software is
> actually from the Tails people. The way I understand it verifying
> this PPA is just as crucial as verifying the downloaded iso file.
> 
> Any guidance on this matter is much appreciated. Sorry if this has
> been asked before.

That's a very valid concern. Thanks for bringing it up!

The tails-installer package is maintained by me, and thus it was signed
with my key. I'm part of the Tails project and I also maintain the
package in Debian: https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/tails-installer

I'll create a ticket on our bugtracker to see where we should document
this. (In our installation documentation and/or the openpgp keys page?)

My key has many signatures by Debian Developers:
http://zimmermann.mayfirst.org/pks/lookup?search=u%40451f.org&op=vindex
In the meantime, you might be able to establish a trust path this way.

Cheers!
u.

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