Avoiding LVM -

Patrick Lists fedora-list at puzzled.xs4all.nl
Wed Apr 3 15:43:15 UTC 2013


On 04/03/2013 05:28 PM, Bob Goodwin - Zuni, Virginia, USA wrote:
> On 03/04/13 10:56, J.Witvliet at mindef.nl wrote:
>> I think I can handle the next install without LVM.
>> Afaicr LVM is the only option if you want to encrypt your entire disk.
>>
>> Hw
>
> Encryption seems like adding UNnecessary complexity to a home computer
> system? Do I need that? [my spell checker helped ?]

That depends. If the box gets stolen and you don't mind that the thief 
can see all your personal data then don't bother. If you do mind, 
encrypt your personal data or the entire system. Since it's better to be 
safe than sorry, I encrypt everything.

Regards,
Patrick




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