Encrypted Root Filesystem HOWTO

Christophe Devine

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Revision v1.32005-03-13Revised by: cd
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Updated the packages version.
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Added support for GRUB.
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This document explains how to make your personal data secure by encrypting your Linux root filesystem using strong cryptography.

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Table of Contents
1. Preparing the system
1.1. Setting up the partition layout
1.2. Required packages
1.3. Installing Linux-2.4.29
1.4. Installing Linux-2.6.10
1.5. Installing util-linux-2.12p
2. Creating the encrypted root filesystem
3. Setting up the boot device
3.1. Creating the ramdisk
3.2. Booting from a CD-ROM
3.3. Booting from a HD partition
4. Final steps
5. About this HOWTO
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