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Gnoppix Linux

A Glimpse at gnoppixctl. Now with a Friendly Face!


COMMANDS

Section titled “COMMANDS”

  • start Starts the Tor service and redirects all outgoing network traffic through the Tor network, enhancing anonymity.

  • stop Stops the Tor service and reverts network traffic redirection, allowing all traffic to flow through the clearnet (unencrypted and untorified internet).

  • status Displays the current status of the Tor service, indicating whether it is running and if traffic is being routed through Tor.

  • restart Restarts the Tor service and reapplies the necessary traffic redirection rules. This can be useful for refreshing the Tor connection or resolving connectivity issues.

  • autowipe Enables memory wiping at system shutdown. When enabled, the system will attempt to securely clear RAM contents during the shutdown process, helping to prevent sensitive data from being recovered.

  • autostart Configures gnoppixctl to automatically start and apply its network rules at system boot. This ensures that Tor connectivity and traffic redirection are active from the moment the system starts.

  • ip Retrieves and displays your current remote IP address as seen by external services. When Tor is active, this will show your Tor exit node’s IP address.

  • chngid Requests Tor to change its identity, which typically results in a new Tor exit node and a different IP address for your connection. This is useful for obtaining a new circuit and improving anonymity.

  • chngmac Randomizes the MAC addresses of all active network interfaces on the system. This can help to prevent tracking based on hardware identifiers.

  • rvmac Reverts the MAC addresses of all network interfaces to their original, permanent values. Use this command to undo changes made by chngmac.

  • version Prints the version information of the gnoppixctl utility and then exits.