Full-disk Encryption in Nitrux

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We have added the ability for users to perform full-disk encryption with dm-crypt during installation via the Calamares installer.

During early boot, the system will ask the user for their passphrase, unlocking all encrypted partitions.
Block-device encryption during installation is in addition to any userland tool (such as fscrypt).

The checkbox to encrypt the installation is only visible when selecting the automated options in the partitions module, such as Install alongside, Erase disk, and Replace partition. When selecting Manual partitioning, the user must use a new partition—not edit an existing partition—to make the checkbox visible in the individual partition setup window.