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From: kevin@msa3b.UUCP (Kevin P. Kleinfelter)
Newsgroups: comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d
Subject: Re: locking out a hard disk
Message-ID: <1130@msa3b.UUCP>
Date: 22 Sep 89 11:55:05 GMT
References: <148@uwm.edu>
Organization: Management Science America, Inc., Atlanta, GA
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datta@vacs.uwp.wisc.edu (David Datta) writes:

>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.
...

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

Since you have a hard disk card, perhaps you could put in ANOTHER
hard disk controller, and set it up to CONFLICT with the addresses used
by your hardcard.  Then put in a switch to enable/disable it (or
remap its addresses).
-- 
Kevin Kleinfelter @ Management Science America, Inc (404) 239-2347
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