On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 05:42:43PM -0500, Tyler Hicks wrote: > On 2023-03-23 01:19:10, Yangtao Li wrote: > > +cc code@xxxxxxxxxxx, ecryptfs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, linux-fsdevel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Hey Yangtao - I think it is a good idea to deprecate eCryptfs and > prepare for its removal in a couple years. > > It never received the dedication needed to sort out the stacked > filesystem design issues and its crypto design is aging without > updates/improvements for some time. The majority of the user base, which > came about when Ubuntu added home dir encryption as an option in the > installer, has greatly decreased since Ubuntu removed it from the > installer and dropped official support several years back. Finally, > fscrypt should provide a more than complete alternative for the majority > of use cases. > > Deprecating and removing is the right thing to do. > > I can devote some time to limping it by until removal but would also > appreciate a hand if anyone has time/interest. Hey Tyler, Do you want to send a patch to deprecate it with your SOB? Christian
