Re: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
This one time, at band camp, Mike Holland wrote: >For that money (US$ right?) Nah, AUD. > The key is cute, but most PCs with USB still have a floppy drive. I guess >you use Macs? The best application I've come up with is storage for secret keys (ssh, PGP, etc). Stick it in the machine you're on, mount it in the right place, and do your thang. Then you pull it out and there's no trace of your keys on that machine anymore (well, excluding OS caching). Sure you can do this with a floppy disk, but they're more prone to breakage, and a Memory Key fits on your keyring. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://spacepants.org/jaq.gpg This port may thing it's fortified, butt I seem to be mounting a pretty good assault -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
This one time, at band camp, Steve wrote: >Is anyone using one of these aforementioned beasties? >I know IBM make one which is apparently platform agnostic, but do >you think I could find it on ibm.com.au, no. I remember digging around for ages on ibm.com.au and found it hidden away in a really obscure place. Trust me, it is there, and it is for sale. Google for "usb memory key", you should be able to shoot straight into the right place. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://spacepants.org/jaq.gpg This port may thing it's fortified, butt I seem to be mounting a pretty good assault -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
On Tue, Sep 18, 2001 at 11:25:26AM +1000, Daron Barndon wrote: > Using 2.4.7 (doesnt seem to matter). Works fine on windows machines but I > havnt tried a mac yet. > > Geek factor is good... :-) > > -Original Message- > From: Steve [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2001 11:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys > > > At Tuesday, 18 September 2001, "Daron Barndon" com.au> wrote: > > >I have an IBM one that works great under linux! Apart from compiling > the USB > >stuff into the kernel you also need to compile DOS filesystem support > to get > >it to work. > > What kernel version (2.4.???) are you using, and does it matter? I would assume it needs usb storage support. This tends to be better, the newer the kernel is, and is unavailable in the 2.2.x USB Backports. > Any probs plugging it into Windows or Mac machines later? So long as you have the right filesystem support, (and don't re-format anything) it should be fine. -Colin > > > > >No probs- though a little expensive at $99... > > > > Well it's that or track down a new laptop floppy drive and limit > myself to 1.44M of removable storage... Plus geek chic factor. > > Steve > -- > The most exciting phrase to hear in science, > the one that heralds new discoveries, is not > "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov > > > > > > > > > -- > SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ > More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug -- Your excuse is: /dev/clue was linked to /dev/null PGP signature
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
At Tuesday, 18 September 2001, Mike Holland <[EMAIL PROTECTED] au> wrote: >> >> Well it's that or track down a new laptop floppy drive and limit >> myself to 1.44M of removable storage... Plus geek chic factor. > >For that money (US$ right?) you can buy a USB zip drive and get 100MB >per disk. For not much more you could get a whole palm-top computer. > The key is cute, but most PCs with USB still have a floppy drive. I guess >you use Macs? Actually, it appears to be $99AUD, not too bad considering a replacement floppy drive looks like being $70US +. Plus trying to fit it! I'm using all three (Linux ,Win and Mac), and lugging round an external zip drive is just as much hassle. ( Imagining scene of me, on train with zip drive and laptop perched precariously on my knee ) Being able to use it on the Mac is not as important, but it would be very handy! Thanks all, at least I know of one that definately works now. Steve -- The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
Using 2.4.7 (doesnt seem to matter). Works fine on windows machines but I havnt tried a mac yet. Geek factor is good... :-) -Original Message- From: Steve [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2001 11:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys At Tuesday, 18 September 2001, "Daron Barndon" wrote: >I have an IBM one that works great under linux! Apart from compiling the USB >stuff into the kernel you also need to compile DOS filesystem support to get >it to work. What kernel version (2.4.???) are you using, and does it matter? Any probs plugging it into Windows or Mac machines later? > >No probs- though a little expensive at $99... > Well it's that or track down a new laptop floppy drive and limit myself to 1.44M of removable storage... Plus geek chic factor. Steve -- The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
On Tue, 18 Sep 2001, Steve wrote: > >No probs- though a little expensive at $99... > > Well it's that or track down a new laptop floppy drive and limit > myself to 1.44M of removable storage... Plus geek chic factor. For that money (US$ right?) you can buy a USB zip drive and get 100MB per disk. For not much more you could get a whole palm-top computer. The key is cute, but most PCs with USB still have a floppy drive. I guess you use Macs? -- Mike Holland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --==-- "Everybody is talking about the weather but nobody does anything about it." -- Mark Twain -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2001 9:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SLUG] USB Memory keys > Is anyone using one of these aforementioned beasties? > I know IBM make one which is apparently platform agnostic, but do > you think I could find it on ibm.com.au, no. Just phoned my brother-in-law who works at au.IBM (why don't they just call it IBM Australia?) and he has advised the part number is 19K4513 (AUD99.00rrp). You can punch the part number in here http://commerce-29.www.ibm.com/content/home/shop_ShopIBM/en_AU/ready2buy_036 .html He also mentioned that the 1GB Microdrive (part number 07N5574) is scheduled for a price drop very soon (to the sub-AUD900.00 rrp mark). If more space is desirable and you're looking for more bang-fer-ya-buck, then a Microdrive might be worth considering. Having said that, the USB key _is_ uber-sexy! DJ! -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
* This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > $99.00 US for an 8 MB stick ouch. > > an alternative may be getting a 64 MB smart media (AU$105.00) and a miniture usb >smart media reader (AU$80.00). Only marginally bigger than the usb key but much more >useful. Only question is if the usb reader is supported un linux, back to square one. > > Have a look at www.flashmemory.com.au > This way works well. I use a 340mb microdrive under linux using a USB card reader from flashmemory.com.au. If anyone needs a hand setting it up, let me know. Greeno -- Greeno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GnuPG Key : 1024D/B5657C8B Key fingerprint = 9ED8 59CC C161 B857 462E 51E6 7DFB 465B B565 7C8B Imagine working in a secure environment and finding the string _NSAKEY in the OS binaries without a good explanation -Alan Cox 04/05/2001 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
I have an IBM one that works great under linux! Apart from compiling the USB stuff into the kernel you also need to compile DOS filesystem support to get it to work. No probs- though a little expensive at $99... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2001 9:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SLUG] USB Memory keys Is anyone using one of these aforementioned beasties? I know IBM make one which is apparently platform agnostic, but do you think I could find it on ibm.com.au, no. So, anyone who is using one, and not necessarily the IBM one, could you let us know of any good/bad stories, prices, and where you got it from even! Obviously I'm looking for ones which are reliable under Linux and kernel 2.4.x Kernel config tips and any related URL's gratefully accepted Thanks Steve -- The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
$99.00 US for an 8 MB stick ouch. an alternative may be getting a 64 MB smart media (AU$105.00) and a miniture usb smart media reader (AU$80.00). Only marginally bigger than the usb key but much more useful. Only question is if the usb reader is supported un linux, back to square one. Have a look at www.flashmemory.com.au Mehmet Ozdemir Original Message: - From: Marco Gatta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:51:55 +1000 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys I have one of the IBM USB keys, and (from what I have found by trying to getting mine to work, and from others on the web) they won't work under Linux. But IBM will be releasing version 2 of this key (date unknown), which will work under Linux. Heres the link: http://commerce-29.www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr= 1904514&cntrfnbr=1&prmenbr=1&cntry=036&lang=en_AU&scrfnbr=89 Don't know about the others on the market. Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2001 9:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SLUG] USB Memory keys Is anyone using one of these aforementioned beasties? I know IBM make one which is apparently platform agnostic, but do you think I could find it on ibm.com.au, no. So, anyone who is using one, and not necessarily the IBM one, could you let us know of any good/bad stories, prices, and where you got it from even! Obviously I'm looking for ones which are reliable under Linux and kernel 2.4.x Kernel config tips and any related URL's gratefully accepted Thanks Steve -- The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
RE: [SLUG] USB Memory keys
I have one of the IBM USB keys, and (from what I have found by trying to getting mine to work, and from others on the web) they won't work under Linux. But IBM will be releasing version 2 of this key (date unknown), which will work under Linux. Heres the link: http://commerce-29.www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr= 1904514&cntrfnbr=1&prmenbr=1&cntry=036&lang=en_AU&scrfnbr=89 Don't know about the others on the market. Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Tuesday, 18 September 2001 9:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SLUG] USB Memory keys Is anyone using one of these aforementioned beasties? I know IBM make one which is apparently platform agnostic, but do you think I could find it on ibm.com.au, no. So, anyone who is using one, and not necessarily the IBM one, could you let us know of any good/bad stories, prices, and where you got it from even! Obviously I'm looking for ones which are reliable under Linux and kernel 2.4.x Kernel config tips and any related URL's gratefully accepted Thanks Steve -- The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
