Downloads of this week

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18 May 2007

This week I found a great tool for encrypting files – TrueCrypt. TrueCrypt is OpenSource and allows you to encrypt a whole partition or just files with AES-256, Serpent, or Twofish. These algorithms are very strong so without the selected password it is not possible to get to your data – do not forget your password ;-)

TrueCrypt works under Windows and Linux. It is also perfect for storing files on USB memory sticks. Encrypted files are mounted like partitions and the access speed is really fast.

I also downloaded the free Virtual Appliance for Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn from jars.de. With the free VMware Player you I use it for test purposes under Windows.

2 Responses to Downloads of this week

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Sebastian

May 21st, 2007 at 6:45 pm

Well, if you have a Mac and OS X it’s already included. Simply create a mountable DMG with HDD Management Tool, which can be either plain or encrypted with AES 128.
You can predefine a maximum size (perfect for making backups on DVD) or just let it growing. It’s really astonishing, like Steve would say ;-)

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tompson

May 21st, 2007 at 8:32 pm

I think Windows Vista also comes with a feature like that built in but this is a nice extension for older Windows installations or Linux systems.

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