License Information

DRIFT Linux ForensicsOS is a compilation of various software components and original material. The licensing is structured as follows:

📦 Third-Party Software

All pre-installed tools, libraries, and the Linux kernel included in this distribution are the property of their respective authors. These components are distributed under their original licenses (e.g., GPL, MIT, BSD, Apache, etc.).

For detailed license information for any specific package, please refer to the /usr/share/doc/ directory or the package's official documentation.

🛠️ DRIFT Linux Original Material

All original scripts, configurations, and documentation developed specifically for DRIFT Linux are released under the:

GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)

This ensures that the spirit of the project remains open and that any improvements made to the DRIFT core are shared back with the forensic community.

⚠️ Branding & Intellectual Property Notice

The DRIFT Linux name, logos, branding, and all graphical assets are the exclusive intellectual property of Massimiliano Dal Cero and are strictly excluded from the AGPL license.

However, you are free to use these assets in educational, informational, and promotional materials (both commercial and non-commercial), provided that:

No claim of ownership or official endorsement is made.
Clear attribution to the original project is always included (e.g., linking to the official website).

Any use, reproduction, or distribution outside of these conditions requires explicit written permission.

⚖️ Disclaimer

This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. The authors shall not be held liable for any data loss or damage resulting from the use of this system.