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Article #907>Password Programs
From: Mr. Right!
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 23:49
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 23:49
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If that librarian has an IBM PS/2, then you are all set. The bios can have be set using the original reference disk that came with the computer. You can set the power on password that will prompt immediately after the machine checks the RAM ...even if a disk is in the drive. You can also set a keyboard password if you leave for a minute...the only way somebody could beat that would be to flip the machine off and then turn it back on...but then the power on password would stop 'em. My 55sx is a pretty secure little beast...only way they could get into it would be to crack/break the chasis lock. Even though the above applies only on IBM PS/2 s, you could try a software locking program and buy a hardware disk-drive insert lock that would effectively plug and lock out drive access. Even if they somehow ripped that out, the heads of the drive would be ripped apart to render it useless! You can always get around computer security. You just have to ask yourself how serious and motivated are the guys that are going to try to break in. Fortunately, most people I know aren't motivated! :) Pete
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