On Tue, 2003-10-14 at 01:21, Eric Huff wrote: > > I'm wondering too : why all the hassle ? - Linux is safe in > > itself. You have your own /home/anarky directory, and you are > > the only one with permission to go there (aside from root, who > > will be yourself, right ?). > > > > On the other hand, if you mean you'll leave your PC open while > > doing something else and prevent others to snoop around, why not > > just put your sensitive stuff in /root/sensitive or something > > like that. Then only root (you) has access. > > I have wanted the same thing because i am a little paranoid: what if > my computer gets stolen? Then anyone who wants to be will be > root... it is possible, but not trivial, to use have your /home/anarky folder mounted as an encrypted file system, and long-in using pam. that way even if they steal your laptop, the files are safe. of course, if "They" reallllly want your files, they could install a custom login mangler that keeps (or sends) your login password and return the computer to you, then the next time you login, they would have the password, then they could ssh, or steal the computer. but it would be pretty safe from your local police (or wife) seeing your ahhhh,,, pictures.
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