How May Here Use FileVault?

[andym172]

My personal computer is to be moved into my office (a public place) for a short while and so I'm considering using FileVault.

I used it briefly when Panther was first released, but it made my Powerbook too slow. I'm now using a dual 2.5 G5 and was hoping I wouldn't notice it too much.

So, a relatively easy question:

 

[mad jew]

Too many stories of lost data for me to trust it yet. I don't think it's ready for public use. 🙁

 

[Darwin]

I have used it on a few occasions and its been fine, so long as you don't forget your password 😀

For me however I find that it is a bit overkill so I don't use it nowadays

 

[UKnjb]

Too many stories of lost data for me to trust it yet. I don't think it's ready for public use. 🙁

Got to agree with MJ. I use alternatives (password-protected .dmg files) of sensitive stuff. Plus the layers of security on access to my machines.

 

[Demon Hunter]

I'm now using a dual 2.5 G5 and was hoping I wouldn't notice it too much.

I think it's mostly hindered by HDD speed.

 

[heaven]

Nope, i don't use it. I tried it, but for me its just a waste of speed/space. 🙄