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Subject: Re: Mac lab security SUMMARY
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Date: 6 Oct 90 02:06:00 GMT
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The copy protection you describe sounds alot like the "Protect" bit being set.
Of course only the Finder checks this, so only the finder prevents copies.
MacTools/DiskTop/DeskZap eat Protect bits for lunch.