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SubjectRe: Encrypted filesystem under Linux.
On Wed, 8 Apr 1998, Dave Wreski wrote:

>
> > Forgive me if this is a FAQ, however I did read through the FAQ and it
> > seems a bit dated on the subject.
>
> The VPN mini-howto at sunsite (which will hopefully be a full-blown HOWTO
> soon, to be co-authored by yours truly). Is that the one your talking
> about?
>
> > Are there plans to incorporate an encrypted file system into the kernel?
>
> No, as with other forms of encryption, due to US government regulations..


So Linux falls under US government regulations !?

People should be able to keep information private. For the first time
computers and encryption software can do that, and the US government
is scared.

Do people have the right to secure information ? I think so.
Hopefully others will.

Matthew Tebbens


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