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ownCloud moves ahead

Posted Jan 25, 2012 19:47 UTC (Wed) by JanC_ (guest, #34940)
In reply to: ownCloud moves ahead by njwhite
Parent article: ownCloud moves ahead

> Yes, that's true. So the unencrypted data only exists in server memory,
> while you're logged in. Not perfect, for sure, but perhaps good enough.
> Protects against e.g. server theft.

Actually, it does not even protect against server theft in all cases (remember this unencrypted data might get swapped out to disk, and the fact that RAM isn't erased on reboot).

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Posted Jan 28, 2012 7:25 UTC (Sat) by tanghus (guest, #82609) [Link]

Oh, comon, seriously. Do you expect a system meant for "everyday persons" who may have a hosted web space or use their own PC with ownCloud to have enterprise encryption? Go look at owncloud.com and they will probably give you an estimate on the cost. ownCloud is supposed to be able to run on the minimum requirenment of both hw and sw with the maximum protection.If you want more than that you have to get out the mole skin.