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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: IBM Applies for Password Manager Patent
From:       Adam Pigg <adam () piggz ! fsnet ! co ! uk>
Date:       2003-11-12 0:22:44
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Just a quick question on kwallet while it a hot topic...

will it/is it possible to add arptiary files to the wallet, eg a text file i 
have containing private (passwd's/account numbers etc...) info that id like 
encrypted, or maybe koffice documents etc....

you could drag n drop stuff into the wallet as/when required

that would be neat imho

PiggZ
On Tuesday 11 November 2003 23:10, Jeff Stuart wrote:
> On Tuesday 11 November 2003 05:24 pm, Aaron J. Seigo wrote:
> > On Tuesday 11 November 2003 12:30, George Staikos wrote:
> > > them all again.  If all you want for your passwords is protection via
> > > you login password, use a plain text file.
> >
> > i think you're missing at least part of the point: while you are speaking
> > to this as primarily a security feature, many (would like to) perceive/
> > experience it as a _convenience_ feature: not having to type information
> > over and over into common web forms, not having to type in passwords for
> > various services over and over.
> >
> > kwallet's remember-my-data and auto-fill-in feature set is as valid a
> > reason as the security possibilities are for having it around.
> >
> > denying the convenience aspects just so we can force security policies
> > upon our users that many don't want (e.g. because they are irrelevant for
> > them) sounds like poor practice.
>
> Let me just add my hearty AMEN to this.  I also am using wallet for this
> specific purpose.  I am the only person who uses this computer (or even has
> access to it) so I'm not THAT worried about security.

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