I can report the same problem (error message: "Cannot allocate memory") when using the method outlined in https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EncryptedPrivateDirectory
# Move the application's data directory (e.g. ~/.mozilla or ~/.evolution) into your ~/Private directory mv ~/.evolution ~/Private -- Error when copying directory tree with Nautilus to ~/Private using ecryptfs https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/292429 You received this bug notification because you are a member of eCryptfs, which is subscribed to ecryptfs-utils in ubuntu. Status in “ecryptfs-utils” source package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: Binary package hint: ecryptfs-utils I set up ecryptfs following the instructions in the community documentation: $ sudo apt-get install ecryptfs-utils $ ecryptfs-setup-private Logged out and logged back in. I see the "Private" drive icon on the desktop. If I copy single files into the Private drive in Nautilus, it seems to work. However, if I select a directory tree to copy in Nautilus by hilighting a directory, pressing control-C and then clicking on Private and pressing control-V to paste, I get an error message for every file in the directory tree that I was trying to copy: Error while copying "guide.pdf". There was an error copying the file into /home/me/Private/foo/benefits. Show more details: Error opening file '/home/me/Private/foo/benefits/guide.pdf': Cannot allocate memory _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ecryptfs Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ecryptfs More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
