> I intended to know if root can access the files when a user is accessing > the system regularly. If so, the encryption is done server based which > in my opinion isn't the right choice for me. If not, the encryption is > done client based, which is exactly that what I need. I read about > FreeOTFE, a "on-the-fly" transparent disk encryption program for windows. > I would like to use this in combination with LUKS but it has to be high > secure... even with "on-the-fly" encryption the decryption key has to be accessible to the system. So the administrator/root/superuser is always able to get this information, because - hm - he is the one who can do everything ... regards, Lars --------------------------------------------------------------------- - http://www.saout.de/misc/dm-crypt/ To unsubscribe, e-mail: dm-crypt-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxx For additional commands, e-mail: dm-crypt-help@xxxxxxxx