Installing Tor Browser on Linux Mint 18: A Step-by-Step Guide

Linux Mint 18 users can now enjoy the anonymity and security of Tor Browser, thanks to its official apt repository. In this article, we'll walk you through the simple process of installing Tor on your Linux Mint 18 machine.

To begin with, add the official Tor Apt repository to your system by running the following command:

```

cat <

deb https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org xenial main

EOF

```

Next, import the GPG key used to sign the packages. This step is crucial for verifying the integrity of the Tor package.

Once you've added the repository and imported the GPG key, update your package list using the following command:

```

sudo apt-get update

```

To install the latest release of Tor Browser on Linux Mint 18, run the following command:

```

sudo apt-get install torbrowser-launcher

```

After installing Tor Browser, you'll need to give executable permissions to the `tor-browser_en-US/Browser` directory. To do this, right-click on the folder and select 'Properties' followed by 'Permissions'. Then, click on the 'Execute' tab and check the box next to 'Allow executing file as program'.

Finally, run Tor Browser by clicking on its icon in your applications menu or by searching for it using Nemo.

As a bonus tip, if you're using Timeshift, be sure to snapshot your system before making any changes. This will ensure that you can easily revert back to a previous state if anything goes wrong during the installation process.

In conclusion, installing Tor Browser on Linux Mint 18 is a relatively simple process that requires only a few commands and some basic file permissions adjustments. By following these steps, you'll be able to enjoy the enhanced security and anonymity of Tor Browser on your Linux Mint 18 machine.

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