[P1] password protect folders in OS X

[Don Hinkle]

thanks for explaining in more detail; great idea, and I'll have to teach
myself how to do that.
-don

Kim Gammelgård wrote:
> 
> Sorry if I wasn't clear.
> 
> The idea is to make a protected image using Disk Copy, then move the files
> to the image and delete them from the original place on the hard disk. Then
> there is only access to the files when the disk image is mounted although
> the files still reside on the hard disk.
> 
> It is a great way to protect private files for sure. I am not quite sure
> that this is what Gerard is asking for though, and perhaps he should
> reconsider the automatic login and add password protection to exit the
> screen saver, that is very easy to turn on using a hot spot in a corner.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Kim
> 
> On 22/02/03 22:54, "Don Hinkle" <donhinkle at att.net> wrote:
> 
> > I don't get it. How does creating a protected image of those folders
> > protect them if the originals are still sitting on the HD?
> > -don
> >
> > Kim Gammelgård wrote:
> >>
> >> Use Disk Copy and create an encrypted disk image with a password that you do
> >> not(!) put in your keychain. That should do the job.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Kim
> >>
> >> On 22/02/03 14:10, "Gerard Tripptree" <gtripptree at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I have my iBook setup for automatic login when I turn it on however, I
> >>> would like to password protect a number of individual folders on my iBook
> >>> with their own passwords. I simply do not want unauthorized users to open
> >>> the folders if the iBook is left unattended for a few minutes.
> >>>
> >>> Is there an OS 10.2.4 compatible app that will enable this level of
> >>> security?
> >>>