[OPLINTECH] OPLINTECH Digest, Vol 46, Issue 16
shivelri@oplin.org
shivelri at oplin.org
Wed Aug 19 12:07:49 EDT 2009
TrueCrypt sounds like a great tool, for the tech savvy. However I would
not put it on the public computers here, our patrons have enough trouble
with using browsers and office programs.
Richard Shively
IT/Webmaster
Greenville Public Library
520 Sycamore, Greenville Oh. 45331
937-548-3915
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations (Ed Liddle)
> 2. Re: TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations (Chad Neeper)
> 3. Re: TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations (Ron Woods)
> 4. Re: TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations (Travis McAfee)
> 5. Re: TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations (Owen Leonard)
> 6. Re: TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations (Chad Neeper)
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> Subject:
> [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
> From:
> Ed Liddle <eliddle at marysvillelib.org>
> Date:
> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:46:35 -0400
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
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>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject:
> Re: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
> From:
> Chad Neeper <cneeper at level9networks.com>
> Date:
> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:13:09 -0400
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
>
> 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
> -----------------------
> Chad Neeper
> Senior Systems Engineer
>
> Level 9 Networks
> 740-548-8070 (voice)
> 866-214-6607 (fax)
>
> -- Full LAN/WAN consulting services --
> -- Specialized in libraries and schools --
>
>
> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject:
> Re: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
> From:
> "Ron Woods" <woodsro at oplin.org>
> Date:
> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:14:16 -0400
> To:
> <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
> To:
> <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
>
> Hi Ed:
>
> This is an interesting question. TrueCrypt is a great program, but one must
> be very careful when using it.
>
> I think it is a great idea...but if the patron forgets their
> password/encryption certificate...its pretty much game over recovering the
> data unless the private key/ password is backed up somewhere.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org] On
> Behalf Of Ed Liddle
> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:47 PM
> To: oplintech at oplin.org
> Subject: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
>
> 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?
>
>
> --
> -Ed Liddle
>
> Technology Assistant
> Marysville Public Library
> 231 S Plum Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040
> 937-642-1876 ext. 45
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> Subject:
> Re: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
> From:
> "Travis McAfee" <mcafeetr at oplin.org>
> Date:
> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:58:01 -0400
> To:
> <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
> To:
> <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
>
> Our tax volunteers are forced to use TrueCrypt by AARP and it’s driven
> them bonkers 2 years in a row. I’ve seen them wrestle with some
> issues (version conflicts, multiple log ins, etc) and I’ve had to step
> in and offer support for them several times.
>
>
>
> I personally couldn’t imagine training our librarians on its uses and
> ramifications, and I’m not comfortable putting software on computers
> that they Information Desk can’t support or adequately explain to
> patrons. That’s just me. However, I’m not saying it’s a bad idea at
> all. You might consider explaining the concept, limitations, and
> operation of the software to your primary computer monitors and see
> how they respond. I find them to be an invaluable resource for
> gauging public opinion on these sorts of things.
>
>
>
> Travis McAfee
>
> Systems Administrator
>
> Way Public Library
>
> 101 E. Indiana Ave.
>
> Perrysburg, OH 43551
>
>
>
> Voice: (419) 874-3135 x103
>
> Fax: (419) 874-6129
>
> Email: mcafeetr at oplin.org <mailto:mcafeetr at oplin.org>
>
> Web: http://www.waylibrary.info <http://www.waylibrary.info/>
>
>
>
> *From:* oplintech-bounces at oplin.org
> [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org] *On Behalf Of *Chad Neeper
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:13 PM
> *To:* oplintech at oplin.org
> *Subject:* Re: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
>
>
>
> 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
>
> -----------------------
> Chad Neeper
> Senior Systems Engineer
>
> Level 9 Networks
> 740-548-8070 (voice)
> 866-214-6607 (fax)
>
> -- Full LAN/WAN consulting services --
> -- Specialized in libraries and schools --
>
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject:
> Re: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
> From:
> Owen Leonard <oleonard at myacpl.org>
> Date:
> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:35:01 -0400
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
>
>> Is anyone using True Crypt on public computers ?
>>
>
> Since TrueCrypt can be run *from* a USB drive, isn't it more a matter
> of making the suggestion to tech-savvy users? Or might security on
> public terminals restrict users from running TrueCrypt from the
> portable drive?
>
> -- Owen
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject:
> Re: [OPLINTECH] TrueCrypt on Public Internet stations
> From:
> Chad Neeper <cneeper at level9networks.com>
> Date:
> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:40:38 -0400
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
> To:
> "oplintech at oplin.org" <oplintech at oplin.org>
>
>
> In my own "standard" patron desktop configuration, patrons are
> prohibited from running programs from their USB devices. But you're
> right. Depending on your own config, you could very simply leave it at
> that, just as you said. In my case, if it was already running on the
> workstation, then there wouldn't be a need to execute it from the
> patron's USB device. The patron would, however, need their own copy
> outside the library...
>
> Chad
>
>
> -----------------------
> Chad Neeper
> Senior Systems Engineer
>
> Level 9 Networks
> 740-548-8070 (voice)
> 866-214-6607 (fax)
>
> -- Full LAN/WAN consulting services --
> -- Specialized in libraries and schools --
>
>
> Owen Leonard wrote:
>>> Is anyone using True Crypt on public computers ?
>>>
>>
>> Since TrueCrypt can be run *from* a USB drive, isn't it more a matter
>> of making the suggestion to tech-savvy users? Or might security on
>> public terminals restrict users from running TrueCrypt from the
>> portable drive?
>>
>> -- Owen
>>
>>
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