In the future it appears most hdd's will be encrypted. However, the person
trying to attempt Do It Yourself data recovery is not likely to have the key
for the encryption.
I read the rate of theft on laptops a few weeks back, the encryption process
reflects the loss of data and the value of the data. But, the added security
is likely to end DIY
data recovery and DR by small business.

M$ Vista is slated for encryption.

"Microsoft has said Windows Vista has features that take advantage of TPM
chipset ...

TPM chipsets have been widely endorsed by both hardware and software
manufacturers to tighten the noose on piracy"

TPM is Trusted Platform Module. That article is at

http://www.networkworld.com/news/200...html?nlhtmn=02
20microsoftalert1


Seagate announced Full Disc Encryption and has a white paper on the topic at
their website. "No negative impact to the user", probably a true statement
until the user cannot access their data.
"in the event a data recovery service must hace access to the drive it can
be supplied", but what about the end user, I doubt Seagate will provide a
key to everyone who cannot access their hdd?

Comments appreciated.