"upon retrieval" you mean you have to connect it to the internet...to retrieve... that's what I am talking about. Does this install connect to the net or not?
I would like to have a bootable version with few coins that I use and can bring with me like a usb on a keychain, and then a "buried in the backyard" one as you say.
Yes, LinuxCoin connects to the internet. It even has a web browser installed. The point is that if you start visiting web pages you are increasing the risk of being infected. Just as a policy you should not do it with the LinuxCoin that has your wallet.
I get that - but then there is no need of all this bootable stuff... just create a new wallet and offline store it and send coins to it as it is buried in Michael Jackson's basement.
Yes, this is an option as well. In fact, you should do that with the security copies. The point of having a bootable USB is that you have a more easy access to your funds. For example you might want to access those funds every 3 or 4 months, and the USB is just convinient.
