on Mon, Dec 20, 2004 at 10:56:25AM -0600, Jacob S (stormspotter@6Texans.net) wrote:
> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:16:15 +0000
> Ben Bettin <bwbettin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > asg on #debian (freenode) mentioned using gpg + a text file + wipe
> > (for the tempfile). Seems like there should be an easier, more
> > convenient way of doing it, but his suggestion would certainly do the
> > job. :)
>
> I've been using this method with good success, but instead of wiping the
> tempfile I found page showing how to keep vim from putting the file into
> a buffer/tempfile. See the url below for more information.
>
> http://twiki.iwethey.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IwtNix#Use_vim_to_edit_an_encrypted_fil
>
> The only problem I have with it is I can't carry my passwords with me
> and read them from other computers. But that's probably better for
> security anyway.
For that, I use a Palm. Note that there's no handy way to coordinate
the lists, though.
In JPilot, you can access Keyring as a plugin. Not console, but It
Works[tm].
Peace.
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