From: Rich Graves <llurch@networking.stanford.edu>
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 09:21:33 +0800
To: Cerridwyn Llewyellyn <ceridwyn@wolfenet.com>
Subject: Re: hard drive encryption
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On Tue, 2 Jul 1996, Cerridwyn Llewyellyn wrote:

> What is the best utility freely available for encrypting an entire drive
> that won't be used for a length of time?  ie: I'm going away for a period
> of time and wish to encrypt the drive while I'm gone, but have no interest
> in actually using it while it's encrypted.  I also have no real preference
> in what algorithm is used, as long as it's relatively secure.  Speed is 
> also not a big consideration, as it will be used once when I leave to encrypt,
> and once when i return to decrypt.  

Joel's book is not to be missed, but for the single-use application you
describe, a screwdriver and a trip to a safe deposit box (or a friend's
house) might be more appropriate...

-rich