Downloading ISO images over the Tor network - could a later installation expose you?

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traxter
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Joined: 03/23/2018

Hi,

let's assume I'm in a Tails live session and download the Trisquel image (just for example), then successfully verify it with GPG while networking is disabled and later install this Trisquel image on the computer's harddrive and go online (e.g. with Abrowser).

Is it possible that the Trisquel installation I just described contains any kind of data that show a connection to the download of the Trisquel image while being on Tails (e.g. date and time of the download or other specific information)?

If yes, I think it could be used to show it was me downloading the image.

I know this is very theoretical and identification would only be possible under certain circumstances (if at all), but I have been wondering this for a while now.

By the way, I know that downloading large files over the Tor network slows down other users and thus is not recommended. But there may be situations when there are no other options available.

Any input is appreciated.

jxself
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Joined: 09/13/2010

The Trisquel ISOs aren't generated on the fly; Everyone gets the same one. I'm not sure what information there would be to say that you're the person that downloaded any particular one at any particular time.