On Wed, Apr 11, 2001 at 01:26:21AM -0400, real wrote:
> > > I don't think it's been planned but it's certainly a possibility.
> > > I suppose we could have an option where the node operator must type in
> > > the encryption key on startup or the node won't be able to read it's
> > > own datafiles.
> >
> > This wouldn't help you one bit in a raid. They can just make you type in
> > your password.
> 
> I'd like to see them try. In the U.S. that would be a pretty blatant
> violation of your 5th Amendment rights, and could conceivably get your case
> thrown out of court even if you did do it.
Maybe. CF DoJ vs Kevin Mitnick - him not providing the password for some
encrypted ZIP files (given how easy they are to crack, they obviously didn't try
very hard), was used as an excuse for withholding other electronic evidence 
from the defense for a long time.

-- 
The road to Tycho is paved with good intentions

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