I have used KeepassX V2 on ubuntu 16.04 for almost a year, I did use it with the old database for a few weeks then migrated using the included upgrade tool I also keep the database in my nextcloud account so it stays in sync across all my computers. I have seen usb drives used----BACKUP your DB http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2015/12/install-keepassx-2-0-in-ubuntu-16-04-15-10-14-04/ On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 9:17 AM, der.hans wrote: > Am 27. Jan, 2018 schwätzte Mark Phillips so: > > moin moin, > > KeePassX uses the KeePass2.x file format. It's supposed to be compatable. > > I haven't ever used KeePass2 directly, so can't speak to actual usage vs > theory. > > I did just try KeePassXC ( I was recently reminded about it from an EFF > guide ). The KeePassXC fork is getting better maintenance than KeePassX > and has added some excellent features. > > It allows generating a random string from anywhere in the UI, so it's now > easier to have random strings for email addresses and security questions. > > The random generator also has a multi-word passphrase option, which will > be much easier for security questions that might have to be answered over > the phone. > > KeePassXC has a merge option for merging in changes from another database > file. > > I still don't see a way to sync out or export a sub-set of keys, but you > can drag and drop accounts from one DB to another. Drag and drop moves it, > but drag and drop copies. > > Still not near as functional as it should be, but makes it much easier to > keep files in sync. > > ciao, > > der.hans > > I just tried to open my KeePass2 database with KeePassX, and got the error >> message - Wrong signature. >> >> I keep my database on Dropbox and a key file on my hard drive. When I used >> KeePassX to access the database on Dropbox, it did not show up in the file >> finder until I selected all files. The database is .kdbx. I entered the >> location of the database key file when prompted, and then entered my >> password. That is when I go the error message. >> >> Are these two programs compatible, or am I stuck with the Windows/wine for >> my existing password repository? >> >> I looked at the import options for KeePassX, and all I see are KeePassX >> (xml), PWManager (pwm), or KWallwet (xml). Nothing for KeepPass2. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Mark >> >> On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 6:13 PM, Ted Gould wrote: >> >> I use KeePassXC (via the snap) and KeePass2Android. On my Ubuntu Desktop I >>> have the file saved in the directory that NextCloud syncs and then have >>> KeePass2Android also grab it from Nextcloud. Works great. >>> >>> Ted >>> >>> On 01/02/2018 01:13 PM, der.hans wrote: >>> >>> Am 02. Jan, 2018 schwätzte Mark Phillips so: >>> >>> moin moin Mark, >>> >>> I sync my files manually. Last I looked KeePassX still didn't have a >>> viable sync option. A sync tool was probably the plugin I considered. >>> >>> Missing features include a tool for syncing files, a tool for exporting >>> password sets and a use anywhere random stringerator. >>> >>> All easy to work around for an individual, but the sync features would >>> help a lot of team use. >>> >>> ciao, >>> >>> der.hans >>> >>> I forgot to add that I also use KeePass2Android, and I forget how the two >>> stay synchronized. But it works well. >>> >>> Maybe I will download the two, KeePassX and KeePassDroid, and see if they >>> can read my KeePass2 database. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM, Jerry Snitselaar >>> >>> wrote: >>> >>> On Tue Jan 02 18, Carruth, Rusty wrote: >>> >>> My only interaction with the KeePas* suite resulted in not being able to >>> read the database after an upgrade/update/something. >>> >>> I don’t remember which it was (2, x, whatever). The machine is at home. >>> I’ll have to look, but I’m hoping we’ll get some reaction and info that >>> maybe will point to a solution for me as well… >>> >>> >>> >>> There is an action in the database menu to import a keepass 1 format >>> database. Perhaps the issue was that. I have a vague recollection of >>> running into that at some point. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: PLUG-discuss [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.phxlinux.org >>> ] On >>> Behalf Of Mark Phillips >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 9:50 AM >>> To: Main PLUG discussion list >>> Subject: KeePass2 versus KeePassX >>> >>> Happy New Year to everyone!! >>> >>> I have been using KeePass2 on my Ubuntu machine for over 10 years >>> (through wine), and I just discovered KeePassX as a native application. I >>> use Keepass2 primarily as a password backup, as I also use LastPass with >>> the chrome extension for my day to day password manager. >>> >>> I have a couple of questions about moving from KeePass2/wine to KeePassX. >>> >>> I found in one post that the differences that the database files are >>> binary compatible. (https://superuser.com/questio >>> ns/878902/whats-the-difference-between-keepass-and-keepassx). Can anyone >>> confirm this? >>> >>> The only other difference (other that GUI related stuff) is that KeePass2 >>> has plugins and KeePassX does not. I am not using any plugins now. Are >>> there any that you think are really valuable to have, and would be a >>> reason >>> not to switch? >>> >>> Should I switch to KeePassX? I am assuming I can get rid of wine and save >>> some disk space, and run a native application instead of a wine >>> application. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >>> >> > -- > # https://www.LuftHans.com https://www.PhxLinux.org > # Your email is being read by hundreds of uptight agents > # who never saw the humor in Dr. Strangelove. -- Mark Russell > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Todd Cole Ubuntu Arizona Team 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 toddc@azloco.com 602-677-9402