[OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations

[Chad Neeper]

I've installed it on (quasi-)public computers for the volunteer tax 
people (I forget the group's name at the moment) to use with their USB 
devices. I've not installed it for general patron use, although I don't 
see any problems at all with it being there. No _technical_ problems, 
that is, even on a locked down desktop. HOWEVER...The patron using it 
need to be saavy enough to understand the ramifications of doing so. 
They need to know that if they use it at the library, they have to be 
able to use it every other place that they use their USB device too. You 
might also need to provide a way for the patron to copy the install 
software to an unencrypted portion of their USB device for later use. 
Beware suggesting that an un-saavy patron install and use it, though! 
It'll probably come back to bite you when they can't get to their data 
files somewhere else. LOL!

I guess I'm ultimately of the opinion that it's a good idea. Those 
patrons that know and understand it will use it. Those that don't, won't 
and with no harm done.

My 2 cents!

Chad

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Chad Neeper
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Ed Liddle wrote:
> Is anyone using True Crypt on public computers ? 
> If it were to be used, it would allow patrons to store their files
> encrypted on their USB drives. This may give patrons piece of mind if
> they lose their usb storage device or it gets stolen knowing that their
> important data stored on it would be encrypted. It would also allow them
> to access their encrypted files using library computers.
>
> Currently we do not have any software on our public computers that
> allows this functionality. 
>
> What are your thoughts about this? 
>
>  
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