[aklug] Encryption with cryptsetup and luksformat

I've got an old external USB drive that I hand encrypted with luksformat a few years back. It was done before there were any GUI tools. I plugged it into my Ubuntu 8.10 workstation today.

1. Dialog box popped up and asked for a password
2. Error message saying cryptsetup was missing
3. Added crypt setup
4. No luck with the pass phrases I tried - couldn't remember
5. Gave the CLI a try
6. GOT IT!

The drive now has new data on it. It's sitting inside a safe deposit box at the bank. With all the trouble I went through getting access I'm a little concerned. Is there a chance luksformat will change and cut off access to my encrypted drive?

Thought I would ask now before any changes happen in the future. I don't want to find my self unable to access a backup.

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