This problem occurs because Jaunty eCryptfs stored some configuration data, and an encrypted copy of the mount passphrase in /var/lib, which can get wiped on a reinstallation.
I've looked at various ways of automatically moving this data out of /var, but none are safe enough to force this on all ecryptfs users through a Jaunty SRU. Instead, I have meticulously documented the process here: * http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2009/08/moving-your-encrypted-home-meta-data.html Hopefully this helps... :-Dustin ** Changed in: ecryptfs-utils (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Invalid ** Converted to question: https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ecryptfs-utils/+question/83203 -- Karmic install renders Jaunty encrypted /home directory unusable https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/405997 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
