(For Uli - Wiping .zsh_history is more secure than deletion - that's all
I meant. If you meant shutting off .zsh_history completely, yes that is
even better - with much less zsh convenience. AFAIK 'clear' does
nothing to .zsh_history. So maybe we're talking different subjects.)
(P.S. we have no
* Mark wrote [26.11.06 04:48]:
> > > [ wipe HISTFILE ]
> > Why dont just set SAVEHIST to zero or set HISTFILE to /dev/zero.
>
> Yes that works. Some people do. It's less secure but works.
What is the different? If you wipe HISTFILE in /etc/zlogout a user could
change in $HOME/.zlogout histfi
> Why dont just set SAVEHIST to zero or set HISTFILE to /dev/zero.
Yes that works. Some people do. It's less secure but works.
> > Very appropriate for mobile USB devices that change hands (or get
> > lost!).
>
> why you dont just encrypt
We do, of course. The command line history is a sec
* Mark wrote [26.11.06 04:28]:
> > Small suggestion :
> > in the /etc/zsh/logout I added the small word
> >
> > "reset"
> >
> > which automatically leaves a clean console when logging out.
> > I like that and nobody nosing around. also security concern.
clear should be the right way, because
> Small suggestion :
> in the /etc/zsh/logout I added the small word
>
> "reset"
>
> which automatically leaves a clean console when logging out.
> I like that and nobody nosing around. also security concern.
We second the idea. (Maybe diskwipe the zsh history?)
Very appropriate for mobile U
