Re: Console Password Manager?

From: Karsten M. Self (kmself_at_ix.netcom.com)
Date: 12/22/04

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    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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