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    Whole Disk Encryption

    Hi,
    I am looking for some advice on whole disk encryption.
    I have an 80 GB drive, single partition, on an Athelon 2000 system runnings Kubuntu Feisty (working fine thank you).

    I would like to run a whole disk encryption program on the computer
    The program needs to be able to encrypt the drive without destroying the data that is already there. I have looked at TrueCrypt but it fails my number one requirement . I do not want to reload.

    Thanks for any advice and/or recommendations
    Kubuntu 11.10<br />KDE 4.7.3<br />Athlon XP 2000<br />512 MB RAM<br />ATI 64MB Video<br />~11 year old system still kicking :&gt
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    #2
    Re: Whole Disk Encryption

    not the faintest idea...
    but found this
    linked from here
    hth
    gnu/linux is not windoze
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      #3
      Re: Whole Disk Encryption

      Try looking in the repositories for cryptography software. In Adept (K Menu > System > Adept Manager), search for "crypt".
      For external use only.
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        #4
        Re: Whole Disk Encryption

        I found this app some while ago when I was looking that same as what you are requesting now.

        I haven't tested it yet however...

        http://www.ce-infosys.com/english/pr..._compusec.html
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          #5
          Re: Whole Disk Encryption (Possible solution)

          For anyone looking for a solution to non-destructive whole disk encryption, this appears to be an answer. I'll try it and post the results.

          http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...47&postcount=2
          Kubuntu 11.10<br />KDE 4.7.3<br />Athlon XP 2000<br />512 MB RAM<br />ATI 64MB Video<br />~11 year old system still kicking :&gt
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            #6
            Re: Whole Disk Encryption (Possible solution)

            I'm no crypto expert but I'd be wary of closed-source implementations unless you have good reason to trust the company that makes it. By using it you agree (via the T&Cs) not to reverse-engineer it, which can be a bit suspect sometimes. Have a look around various Linux fora to see what people say about it.
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              #7
              Re: Whole Disk Encryption

              Unfortunately, I am unable to follow the instructions at http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...47&postcount=2

              So, still no joy!
              Kubuntu 11.10<br />KDE 4.7.3<br />Athlon XP 2000<br />512 MB RAM<br />ATI 64MB Video<br />~11 year old system still kicking :&gt
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                #8
                Re: Whole Disk Encryption

                If you'd like help with it, I imagine it would assist if you give details of why you weren't able to follow the instructions

                Did you try it?
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                  #9
                  Re: Whole Disk Encryption

                  Thank you halfer for your insight. I am unable to follow the instructions because they are written for Gentoo. Referenced procedures do not correspond to my distro of choice.
                  Kubuntu 11.10<br />KDE 4.7.3<br />Athlon XP 2000<br />512 MB RAM<br />ATI 64MB Video<br />~11 year old system still kicking :&gt
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