Re: Please help - security
From: consilium (consilium_uk_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 05/31/03
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 14:54:28 +0000 (UTC)
Ive never herd of software that dials the Ip when the computer is stolen,
even if this was the case if someone stole ur machine they would format and
delete the mbr so it wouldnt work anyway. dont see the point in it really
but heh.
cons
"colbyco" <colbyco@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:VuMza.66994$Vi5.1828639@news1.calgary.shaw.ca...
> I've heard of software that can be installed on a pc so that if it is
> stolen, the pc phones home via IP when dialed up or cable connected and in
> theory you can recover your computer.
>
> Can someone recommend one of these vendors?
>
> Also, I'm assuming that since this is a software package, replacing the
hard
> drive or deleting the mbr through low level format will defeat this
> protection.
>
> In that respect, are there any hardware solutions or can we register the
> system board/cpu etc with a security company so that that they will phone
> home via IP when dialed up or cable connected if the desktop pc is stolen?
>
>
>
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