Truecrypt & WUBI Ubuntu

Anyone????

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Sorry to bump this - am champing at the bit to try it but don't want to hose the system or waste time. Any and all suggestions…. (other than "Don't be a wuss dude, try it out!" LOL) welcome )

Thanks all!
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I want to do a full system-drive encryption of my machine using Truecrypt.

I have Windows XP and Wubi Ubuntu loaded on it.

I'm not aware that Truecrypt supports whole disk pre-boot authentication for anything other than Windows. I have no idea what it will do with a multiboot option. If you try it, let us know.

Personally my laptop uses single boot whole disk encryption (LUKS), and I run secondary operating systems via VMware. You could do the same thing in reverse with a whole disk Truecrypt boot to Windows, then run Ubuntu via VMware.

Not Ubuntu, but certainly along the lines of what you want. CLICK

Yes, I believe it does.

Wubi Ubuntu btw, is a Windows based installer - it will automatically create the partition for you and give you a dual boot option. You run the setup within Windows. When you want to remove it you remove it from Add/Remove Programs. www. wubi-installer .org Good option if you want to putz with it without worrying about partitions etc.

I am going to test it on a Virtual machine first and then will use the document that Bithead linked and try it. Will let you know )

I'm not aware that Truecrypt supports whole disk pre-boot authentication for anything other than Windows. I have no idea what it will do with a multiboot option. If you try it, let us know.

Personally my laptop uses single boot whole disk encryption (LUKS), and I run secondary operating systems via VMware. You could do the same thing in reverse with a whole disk Truecrypt boot to Windows, then run Ubuntu via VMware.

Thanx, Bithead!
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Not Ubuntu, but certainly along the lines of what you want. CLICK