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Re: Security screws for PC cases

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From: Mark McCallister
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 00:00
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On Thu, 8 Feb 1996, Jerry Nuckols wrote:

> I have been told that there are companies who sell special screws that
> need a special tool to remove them.  These screws can be used in PC cases
> to keep anyone that does not nave one of these tools from opening the case.

Unfortunately, all the casual thief needs to bypass this method is a
$.99 pair of pliers.  Our cheap solution that has never failed is to
drill a hole through the top-back of the case, and through the back
panel of the case, and run a cheap padlock through the two holes.
The thief would need either bolt cutters, a very large crowbar, or a
hacksaw and a lot of patience to defeat this scheme.

-Mark
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University of Florida              392-2428                    Go Gators!
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