I have a 15" Retina MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.8.3. I would like to dual-boot between Mac OS X and one of the following: Xubuntu/Ubuntu (most preferable), Windows 7, or Windows 8 (least preferable). This is a requirement for my job. Right now, Windows 7 is installed via Boot Camp.
However, I need to have both Mac OS X and my alternative operating system encrypted. I already have FileVault 2 enabled on Mac OS X with no difficulties. I cannot enable BitLocker in Windows 7 because, from what I've read, I've reached a limit of primary partitions; in fact, I had to change a group policy setting to enable it in the first place because the MacBook Pro lacks a TPM chipset. So, what are my options for a solution that meets all of the following requirements?
However, I need to have both Mac OS X and my alternative operating system encrypted. I already have FileVault 2 enabled on Mac OS X with no difficulties. I cannot enable BitLocker in Windows 7 because, from what I've read, I've reached a limit of primary partitions; in fact, I had to change a group policy setting to enable it in the first place because the MacBook Pro lacks a TPM chipset. So, what are my options for a solution that meets all of the following requirements?
- Dual-boot Mac OS X 10.8 or later alongside either Xubuntu/Ubuntu, Windows 7, or Windows 8. I prefer Ubuntu or a derivative of it. I least prefer Windows 8 but would accept it if it offers a solution.
- Encrypt all data (except for bootloaders as necessary) on the system transparently at a block level, like FileVault 2 for OS X and BitLocker for Windows.
- Allow Mac OS X to read and write at least one encrypted partition, and allow the other OS to also read and write the same encrypted partition; the filesystem doesn't matter, but it must be encrypted at the block level. In other words, be able to read and write at least a given directory, and ideally an entire partition, between the two OSs transparently. Ideally, each OS should be able to read and write the contents of each other's filesystems, but at a minimum, one shared encrypted partition used for sharing data between the two.
- Not require the destruction of OS X as it is installed now. I must not damage the existing OS X installation. I don't mind destroying the existing Windows 7 installation.