[G4] Encrypted Hard Disk

[sr ferenczy]

I have been using File vault on my laptop since the first update 
(original version hosed too many people's systems) and havent had a 
single problem. the only detriment is that file reading and writing is 
much slower due to the encryption, though that is to be expected-though 
i value the semi-security of my laptop over the extra speed-if i need 
speed i use a tower.

sandor



On Apr 22, 2004, at 9:42 AM, Alex wrote:

>
> On Thursday, Apr 22, 2004, at 04:15 Canada/Eastern, Michael Ron wrote:
>
>> I keep client material on separate, external hard drives.  One 
>> contains sensitive data. Do you know of a way to keep this disk 
>> encrypted except when we're using it? Is there a program I can use. 
>> Can't use OSX built in security since it's for the Home folder.
>
> Which version of OS X? _If_ it's Panther, and _if_ you're talking 
> about File Vault, it's probably not a good idea to use it. There have 
> been relative numerous reports of issues with this programme.
>
> There are various methods of initializing or creating partitions which 
> require passwords to mount. However, the easiest solution, which 
> doesn't require any additional software, is to use Disk Utility (_if_ 
> you're on Panther) or Disk Copy to create and store on your client's 
> ext'l drive a read/write password-protected disk image. When mounted, 
> the image behaves like any other volume.
>
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