I tried to remove the ecryptfs-utils package but that resulted in the pam_ecryptfs module being reenabled in my common_auth. Then I removed the libecryptfs0 package and the pam_ecryptfs module got disabled.
Also, I never opted in for any home directory encryption, and I never asked for the package. Exactly where is it I would have the option to choose home dir encryption, as you say? -- ecryptfs PAM module causes slow authentication https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/425040 You received this bug notification because you are a member of eCryptfs, which is subscribed to ecryptfs-utils in ubuntu. Status in “ecryptfs-utils” package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: The following line in /etc/pam.d/common-auth causes heavy delay in system authentication: auth optional pam_ecryptfs.so unwrap This default PAM module in Ubuntu causes slow logon times and a very annoying delay in the unlock process of gnome-screensaver. The difference in terms of user experience between keeping this module and disabling this module is huge, especially compared to Windows 7 and OS X screensaver unlock. I recorded the following average times when debugging the unlock delay: VT1 bash LOGIN times: Default: ~ 2.8 seconds No ecryptfs: ~ 1.1 seconds gnome-screensaver unlock times: Default: ~ 2.3 seconds Ecryptfs, no gnome-keyring: ~ 2.0 seconds No ecryptfs: ~ 0.7 seconds Keyring, no ecrypt: ~ 0.7 seconds In other words: By disabling ecryptfs in PAM common_auth I went from experiencing a "hang" in the gnome-screensaver unlock screen, with the password field greyed out, to an immediate desktop appearance after typing the password. Furthermore, at the same time I saw a significant reduction of login delay at the terminal. I didn't bother timing the GDM login times, as they're sure to be faster as well. My simple request is herefore that the pam_ecryptfs module is henceforth disabled from the default Ubuntu configuration, based on this upgrade of the overall user experience in a significant area - the reactivation of the desktop after suspend, hibernate and general AFK. As per the usefulness of this module, I can't imagine the average user will miss the option to encrypt folders. For advanced users, there need to be a different way to let them encrypt folders than putting this big hurdle in the face of regular users. And no, this is not the same problem as #105101 - as my disabling the pam_ecryptfs line in common_auth doesn't seem to affect the speed at which the password dialog in gnome-screensaver appears. Thanks. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ecryptfs Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ecryptfs More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
