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Is it possible to password a directory under gnome, for example?

asked 28 Aug '10, 18:22

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Do you mean encrypt (as the first two answers assumed), or literally just password? If you just want to password them, you could just use file permissions.

(30 Aug '10, 19:51) SamsLembas



Look into ecryptfs.

http://www.rootninja.com/how-to-use-ecryptfs-on-fedora/ (since you tagged it fedora)

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answered 28 Aug '10, 19:04

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Hi,

An easier way in a graphical environment using the technology referenced by HurricaneHarry is this package: CryptManager

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answered 30 Aug '10, 06:52

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