On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:10:38 -0800 "Karsten M. Self" <kmself@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> on Mon, Dec 20, 2004 at 10:56:25AM -0600, Jacob S > ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > > On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:16:15 +0000 > > Ben Bettin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > asg on #debian (freenode) mentioned using gpg + a text file + wipe > > > (for the tempfile). Seems like there should be an easier, more > > > convenient way of doing it, but his suggestion would certainly do > > > the job. :) > > > > I've been using this method with good success, but instead of wiping > > the tempfile I found page showing how to keep vim from putting the > > file into a buffer/tempfile. See the url below for more information. > > > > http://twiki.iwethey.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IwtNix#Use_vim_to_edit_an_encrypted_fil > > > > The only problem I have with it is I can't carry my passwords with > > me and read them from other computers. But that's probably better > > for security anyway. > > For that, I use a Palm. Note that there's no handy way to coordinate > the lists, though. > > In JPilot, you can access Keyring as a plugin. Not console, but It > Works[tm]. Except that my usb keychain was only $35 US. I'm still a little too cheap to buy a Palm. One of these days I'll probably do that too, though. And yes, I realize the security holes in using an unknown computer to read passwords from a usb drive. I'm living life dangerously. :-) Jacob -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
