Ubuntu found my encrypted drive

I've got an encrypted USB drive that I use for backing up data. I think
I set it up on either Fedora or CentOS. It's been months since I've used
it ( done a backup ). I've been moving things around. I thought today
would be a good day to give this drive a try.

I installed "cryptsetup" on my new server running Ubuntu Dapper. It
didn't work. Or I couldn't get it to see the drive. I decided to give
the workstation a try.

   1. sudo apt-get install cryptsetup
   2. plugged in the USB drive
   3. Dialog box pops up asking for a pass phrase

All my old data is right where it should be. I'm doing a backup as I
type. When it's done I'll take it to the safe deposit box.

If you want to know more check out these websites
http://www.emcken.dk/weblog/archives/164-Encrypted-USB-drive-in-Ubuntu.html
http://luks.endorphin.org/dm-crypt
http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-120091.html # kind of old
but should work
http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/428

The last two links are for encrypted systems. My laptop is fully
encrypted. Works great! Keep your data safe.
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Received on Thu Dec 28 15:37:03 2006