Paquet : loop-aes-modules-2.6.18-6-mckinley (3.1d-13etch2)

loop-AES encryption modules for Linux 2.6.18 on Itanium II

This package contains the loop-AES loadable Linux kernel modules compiled for kernel 2.6.18 on Itanium II machines.

loop-AES can be used to encrypt disk partitions, removable media, swap space and other devices. It provides measures to strengthen the encryption: Passphrase seeds, multiple hash iterations, MD5 IV and use of alternating encryption keys.

Encryption keys can be stored in a GnuPG-encrypted keyfile, which allows the passphrase to be changed without re-encryption. Keyfiles can also be encrypted asymmetrically for multi-user access.

This package includes the cipher modules blowfish, twofish and serpent in addition to the default cipher (AES).

If you compiled a custom kernel, you will most likely need to compile a custom version of these modules as well. The package loop-aes-source has been provided for this purpose.