[Discuss] "Enter a passphrase to unlock the volume"

Kent Borg kentborg at borg.org
Tue Mar 5 12:55:06 EST 2024


When I plug in one of my external backup disks my desktop software, Mate 
(gnome fork from before they ruined the UI), helpful asks me for the 
passphrase, which I like, I don't need to type fussy commands.

This dialog has three options:

- Forget password immediately

- Remember password until you logout

- Remember forever

The until logout is the default choice. Anyone know how to change the 
default?

Why? I don't want "helpful" software here and there storing sensitive 
passphrases for me at all, I want it forgotten immediately. I consider 
that second option dangerous and the third option very dangerous. I 
know, I know, I am always declining a little convenience in exchange for 
a lot less security…


Thanks,

-kb



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