different keys for different machine?

greg@turnstep.com greg@turnstep.com
Wed Jan 29 01:30:02 2003


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> I think the memory stick (or, for low-tech, floppy) approach 
> is the best one if you don't trust your computers enough to 
> just leave the secret key on it.

The memory sticks (specifically, flash USB drives) are very nice 
and perfect for carrying your key. They are extremely durable 
(no moving parts), hold far more than a floppy, and very small 
(usually can fit on a keychain, or easily in a pocket). Do a 
search on pricewatch.com and you can get them as cheap as $25.

If you go with removable media, just don't forget to unmount 
them when done (as opposed to just physically removing them) 
as some OSs will cache the contents of the drive.

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Greg Sabino Mullane  greg@turnstep.com
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