Truecrypt

[anonprivate]

Hello.

I have some Truecrypt files, but I do not see Truecrypt in the repository.

Where is the recommended download site for this programme?

Can another programme open these files?

Regards

[claydoh]

Truecrypt has been dead since 2014, though you can still get the last version released of it via a PPA:
https://launchpad.net/~stefansundin/...untu/truecrypt

However, digging for more info I realized I forgot about Veracrypt, which is a fork and current continuation of the project.

Here is how to install it:
https://www.linuxbabe.com/ubuntu/ins...tu-16-04-16-10

[Snowhog]

TrueCrypt's development was stopped in 2014. The developers ppa isn't reachable (at least, I can't get to it; site won't open). VeraCrypt is it's 'active' replacement. VeraCrypt: Latest Stable Release - 1.21 (Sunday July 9, 2017). See http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/e...e-to-truecrypt

[anonprivate]

Truecrypt has been dead since 2014, though you can still get the last version released of it via a PPA:
https://launchpad.net/~stefansundin/...untu/truecrypt

However, digging for more info I realized I forgot about Veracrypt, which is a fork and current continuation of the project.

Here is how to install it:

https://www.linuxbabe.com/ubuntu/ins...tu-16-04-16-10

Hello,

Thank you.

I assume that you would recommend Veracrypt.

I assume that this programme can open Truecrypt volumes?

Regards

[claydoh]

Hello,

Thank you.

I assume that you would recommend Veracrypt.

I assume that this programme can open Truecrypt volumes?

Regards

Yes, they say it works with truecrypt files, it is based on the same code.
I recommend it, but worst case scenario, using the original TC is still an option, if nothing more than to get at the data.

[anonprivate]

Yes, they say it works with truecrypt files, it is based on the same code.
I recommend it, but worst case scenario, using the original TC is still an option, if nothing more than to get at the data.

On downloading Veracrypt, I seem to have the zip file, rather than the tarball!

[SpecialEd]

Another vote for Veracrypt. I used Truecrypt until they decided to stop updating it and have used Veracrypt ever since with no problems.

[anonprivate]

Another vote for Veracrypt. I used Truecrypt until they decided to stop updating it and have used Veracrypt ever since with no problems.

I downloaded the zip file, rather than a tarball. The site indicated a tarball. Did you have the same experience?

[SpecialEd]

I downloaded the zip file, rather than a tarball. The site indicated a tarball. Did you have the same experience?

If you go to the Veracrypt Downloads page, they list downloads for different operating systems. For Linux it is a tarball.

[anonprivate]

If you go to the Veracrypt Downloads page, they list downloads for different operating systems. For Linux it is a tarball.

Hello,

Yes, you are correct. I obtained the tarball from the French site ( I did not have much luck on the original home page - kept getting the zip package). I hope that it supports the English Language.

[claydoh]

Did you notice my link containing instructions on how to install? There is a tarball ( a compressed file like a zip file btw) but also a ppa so you can use a package manager or Discover to install it, and keep it up to date.

[anonprivate]

Did you notice my link containing instructions on how to install? There is a tarball ( a compressed file like a zip file btw) but also a ppa so you can use a package manager or Discover to install it, and keep it up to date.

Thanks for the reminder.

I have installed veracrypt via the ppa. Unit 193 seems to be a developer and well known in the LInux community, so the installation should be all right.

I installed the programme from the command line. It does not show in muon. I assume that there is an established procedure for deletion

[claydoh]

I'll guess that muon did not get refreshed after you added the ppa, perhaps?
If it installed via apt, it can be removed using it, or any other package manager.