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https://github.com/kicksecure/swap-file-creator
Adds encrypted swap file to the system - for better protection of locally stored data and to aid environments with low RAM. https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/swap-file-creator
https://github.com/kicksecure/swap-file-creator
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Adds encrypted swap file to the system - for better protection of locally stored data and to aid environments with low RAM. https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/swap-file-creator
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kicksecure/swap-file-creator
- Owner: Kicksecure
- License: other
- Created: 2014-05-31T16:16:28.000Z (over 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-15T11:18:01.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-15T12:25:07.293Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: adds-encrypted-swap, anonymity-enhancement, rams
- Language: Shell
- Homepage: https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/imprint
- Size: 532 KB
- Stars: 9
- Watchers: 6
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: changelog.upstream
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: COPYING
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README
# Adds encrypted swap file to the system #
On every boot, creates a new encrypted swapfile with a random key.
Useful for systems with low RAM such as inside virtual machines.
Has an option to shred the swapfile on shutdown.
## How to install `swap-file-creator` using apt-get ##
1\. Download the APT Signing Key.
```
wget https://www.kicksecure.com/keys/derivative.asc
```
Users can [check the Signing Key](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Signing_Key) for better security.
2\. Add the APT Signing Key.
```
sudo cp ~/derivative.asc /usr/share/keyrings/derivative.asc
```
3\. Add the derivative repository.
```
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/derivative.asc] https://deb.kicksecure.com bookworm main contrib non-free" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/derivative.list
```
4\. Update your package lists.
```
sudo apt-get update
```
5\. Install `swap-file-creator`.
```
sudo apt-get install swap-file-creator
```
## How to Build deb Package from Source Code ##
Can be build using standard Debian package build tools such as:
```
dpkg-buildpackage -b
```
See instructions.
NOTE: Replace `generic-package` with the actual name of this package `swap-file-creator`.
* **A)** [easy](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/generic-package/easy), _OR_
* **B)** [including verifying software signatures](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/generic-package)
## Contact ##
* [Free Forum Support](https://forums.kicksecure.com)
* [Premium Support](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Premium_Support)
## Donate ##
`swap-file-creator` requires [donations](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Donate) to stay alive!