Background

Background for readers who want more context.

NAILS did not appear out of nowhere. There is earlier background material, including academic work, that helps explain why the project is shaped this way. Most readers still do not need this page first.

Useful for

Understanding why the project is documented the way it is.

why the visible and hidden environments are kept separate
what kinds of operator discipline still matter
why the docs emphasize threat model and limitations early
how the reference system fits around the core tool

Not useful for

Not a substitute for deciding whether the project fits your setup.

not a claim of universal forensic resistance
not a shortcut past limitations or threat model review
not a replacement for installation and operations guidance
not a reason to skip your own testing and judgment

For most readers

The practical docs matter more than this page.

If you are deciding whether NAILS fits your workflow, go next to the installation guide, limitations, and threat model. They are more useful for day to day decisions than any background material.

Installation Setup expectations and starting points Limitations Read the boundaries before committing to a deployment Threat model Who the project is and is not designed around