Re: using nic mac address as encryption key

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Hi,

that's basically possible: you would have to code a script which cats the
MAC and use it as key. But keep in mind that MAC addresses are public and
changeable with linux board tools...

cheers
catfish



On Fri, May 22, 2009 13:56, Hunter Bryce wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know if it is possible to use the mac address of the encrypted
> machine as the boot encryption password for its encryption?
>
> I want to marry the OS (fedora) disk to the machine.. so it can't be taken
> out and files stolen if inserted in another machine.
>
> Hunter
>
>



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