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Another Stab at Laptop Security

Posted by timothy on from the wonder-if-it's-linux-friendly dept.

kogus writes "LoJack is licensing its brand name to Absolute Software, which provides Computrace -- soon to be known as the 'LoJack for Laptops' line of computer theft recovery systems. When a stolen Computrace-equipped system is connected to the Internet, it automatically and silently sends locating data to Absolute Software, which then calls out the law. In some cases, Absolute Software customers are eligible for a $1,000 guarantee payment when a stolen system is not recovered within 60 days.

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  1. Perhaps? by Pepsiaddict · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Well it could be remotely successful... I would ponder most crooks would be curious enough to boot a stolen laptop before they wipe it clean... though unlikely they would have need for internet access.

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  2. PC or Mac? Linux? by Pepsiaddict · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I figure there's a 97% chance this is Windows-only software, according to the last market-share report.

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    Xac Stegner - Wizdom Design Company (www.wizdomdesigns.com)