Richard Pieri <[email protected]> suggested: > [On encryption] I disagree in the general case. Anything that > adds unnecessary complexity to a backup system is a failure > begging to bite you.
I resemble that remark. :-) By that I mean I've often been criticized for embracing complexity. Such criticisms are red herrings; the average Android phone is among the most-complicated devices invented by mankind, and its complexity goes well beyond the "need" of the average user, yet it's also among the top-selling products of mankind's history. My recommendation remains, for everyone: get in the encryption habit. Make it your normal procedure, whether you have a "need" for it or not, and someday you'll be really thankful that your data and/or that of your employer didn't fall into the wrong hands. It's complicated under the covers, but (like a mobile phone) the user interface is easy: a password challenge (something you know) and a key (something you have)--2 factors. Don't forget your password, and learn to keep your keys protected/secure. -rich _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
