Chapter 6.  Obtain the encrypted cloud

  1. Download the Dropbox from Dropbox

    Download

    dpkg --install dropbox-whatever.deb

    dropbox start -i and immediately left-click the system tray icon and Pause Syncing

  2. Configure Dropbox

    In Context Menu » Preferences… » Sync » Select folders, select Basic and .privateAufrecht.

    Left-click and Resume Sync

    Wait for the encrypted cloud to rain its data on your upturned face.

  3. Create a Kwallet password entry for encfs

    kwalletcli -f Passwords -e encfs -p THE PASSWORD

    Make sure the overall KWallet password matches the account password.

  4. Make directories

    mkdir ~/Personal ln -s ~/Dropbox/Family\ Room ~/Family

  5. Install the automounting script

    cp ~/Dropbox/Basic/new_machine/linux/misc/mount.sh /usr/local/bin

  6. Mount the encrypted cloud

    ./mount.sh

  7. Set it up to autorun

    System SettingsStartup and ShutdownAutostartAdd Script /usr/local/bin/mount.sh