[clue] gpg question

[Stephen Queen]

On 8/24/12, Mike Bean <beandaemon at gmail.com> wrote:
> Also, this might be a stupid question, but my google-fu has failed me for
> the time being, I can't help but wonder if I'm missing something obvious.
> Maybe a command flag somewhere in the man files I'm not seeing.
>
> I can't help but notice that gpg -e leaves behind a copy of the original
> file.  Kinda defeats the purpose for example if you're wanting to use it on
> a laptop to cover your tracks.

Why not just use an encrypted file system?

Steve