Re: Wanted: Secure-delete utility for Linux

Kev (klmitch@MIT.EDU)
Tue, 22 Dec 1998 18:37:41 EST


> Ahh, but a court order can't compel eraticated magnetic signals.
> It can (try to) compel a passphrase. (Not to mention the former IS crack proo
> f)

then don't use passphrases. generate a totally random key and put it on
a floppy; if they try to seize it, pop the floppy out and destroy it in
the fire place.

Of course, that assumes you have enough time to do so...

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