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Ask Slashdot: Good Tracking Solutions For Linux Laptop?

Posted by samzenpus on from the ping-home dept.

First time accepted submitter WillHPower writes "So I have ordered a new Ubuntu-powered laptop. I spent some extra bucks on lots of RAM and a good sized solid state drive. After putting money into it, I'd like to find a way to track this laptop in case it's ever stolen. Are there any good tracking software/services the run on Linux laptops? Also, are there any other techniques besides tracking for dealing with a lost or stolen laptop that I should consider?"

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  1. Theft prevention: label it "Linux Laptop" by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 5, Funny

    You're probably better off going with theft protection. Your best bet might be to label it a "Linux Laptop" in big bold letters.

  2. Re:No by schnell · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, there's no good Linux HW tracking software

    Of course there is. You just need to tape a note to the laptop asking the thief to compile and install it after doing a code review to make sure it's trusted, and submitting any code patches necessary back to the developers.

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  3. Re:Just ask the NSA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, just enter the following URL:

    www.nsa.gov/applications/search/index.cfm?q=I lost my laptop could you tell me where it is

    I have to admit I was freaked out when the result came back and said, "You're ON your laptop. Stop fucking around, Robert"