Version 5.0 of the free, open-source and cross-platform encryption program TrueCrypt is now available for download and installation for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. TrueCrypt: Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. Encrypts an entire hard disk partition or a storage device such as USB flash drive. Encryption is automatic, real-time (on-the-fly) and transparent . Further information regarding features of the software may be found in the documentation .
News, notes and resources on open source, Linux, and UNIX computers; By Neil Johnson, Cadent Technologies Corp.