> Why dont just set SAVEHIST to zero or set HISTFILE to /dev/zero.

Yes that works.  Some people do.  It's less secure but works.

> > Very appropriate for mobile USB devices that change hands (or get
> > lost!).
> 
> why you dont just encrypt

We do, of course.  The command line history is a security leak in its
own right (orthogonal to disk encryption), much like swap space.  Google
for info, if the problems seem non-obvious.  We just wanted to second
the idea of "do something," whatever it may be.

Thanks,

M.
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