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From: datta@vacs.uwp.wisc.edu (David Datta)
Newsgroups: comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d
Subject: locking out a hard disk
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Date: 21 Sep 89 14:12:49 GMT
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Reply-To: datta@vacs.uwp.wisc.edu (David Datta)
Organization: University of Wisconsin - Parkside
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I am in the position of putting a machine with a hard disk out in a
public area. We do not want to give most people access to the hard
disk.

Previously, to keep users from using hard disks, the folks here just
made sure that the hard drive used DOS 3.3 and the only floppy versions
they made available to others were DOS 2.10. I do not feel this is a
good way of accomplishing the task. 

I am looking for a way to lock out a hard disk to prevent any
unauthorized access through software or hardware. 

The software needs to be able to prevent someone from just coming in
and booting up on a floppy version of DOS and then letting them have
access. Are there any such packages, available commercial or
otherwise?

The hardware is a Flashcard 20Mb, I don't think there is a way to put a
hardware switch on it but this is an option if it is possible.

Thanks for any help in advance.


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-Dave datta@vacs.uwp.wisc.edu