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Major New Features in Debian Etch

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the spurred-by-the-offshoots dept.

Klaidas writes "Linux.com reports that the third beta of Debian Etch installer (released August 11, 2006) has some major new features, which might make this version of Debian the easiest to install. According to the original announcement, we will now be able to install using a graphical user interface on i386 and amd64 platforms. We will also be able to set up encrypted partitions during installation. Debian Etch is scheduled to be released on December 2006"

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  1. Re:The Brits may have a problem. by fireboy1919 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Did you even read the title there? Illegal to refuse to decrypt.

    Not illegal to have encrypted partitions. A non-issue if you give the police your password when they ask you for it.

    On the other side of the ocean, it's a potential starter for when HIPAA-level security is required.

    Even if your physical location can't be secured you can still keep the data private.

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  2. Re:Major New Features by joshua · · Score: 3, Informative

    It's not so much apt-get as the vast number of really good packages. If you want to install something, you're far more likely to find it packaged and packaged well on debian than on redhat.

  3. Encrypted partitions in SuSE for 3+ years! by Terje+Mathisen · · Score: 3, Informative

    I have been using SuSE's encrypted partitions for more than 3 years now, they have always been completely integrated into the graphical installer.

    Yes, they do require someone to enter the (very long!) passphrase during the OS startup process, but that's a small price for the measure of peace of mind that it provides.

    Terje

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