Password Feature

[Eric Anopolsky]

On Sun, 2009-02-15 at 08:18 -0500, Ray Little wrote:
> I disagree with you on the need for a password feature.  First, not 
> everyone uses Linux (it would be great if they did but that's another 
> argument).
> 
> In your argument against a built-in password feature you mention how 
> you're not sure you could do it well.  However, I'm not under attack by 
> the Russians (or the Chinese).  I would like a much smaller measure of 
> protection.  I'm using a WinXP system in my office and it would be nice 
> to have a little something to keep the curious grandkids or guests at 
> bay when I step away from the computer.

I agree that encrypting files via an OS feature has better computer geek
aesthetic appeal than encrypting files via an application feature, but
modern OSs don't make that very easy.

For now, you might want to look Truecrypt for your encryption needs.

Cheers,
Eric

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