Re: Directory permissions (keep root out)

From: Jem Berkes (jb_at_users.pc9.org)
Date: 01/23/04 

Date: 22 Jan 2004 23:59:26 GMT

> I work for a research entity which has some software that is not
> for
> export outside the U.S.A.. We have to utilize it on a academic
> computer system which will be administrated by a non-US citizen, I.E.
> breaking the "not for export" part of the license agreement.
>
> How can I setup a directory so that root can't gain access to it?

The only way you can accomplish such a thing is by encrypting the data (use
gpg).

Careful though, maybe those dangerous foreigners already have the
technology to break your encryption!! 

-- 
Jem Berkes
http://www.sysdesign.ca/
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