[LINK] Dell etc theft protection

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Associated Press - July 1, 2008 3:13 AM ET 

IN THE NEWS: DELL TO OFFER LAP-TOP PROTECTION

DALLAS (AP) - Dell is joining a long list of other computer makers in 
offering a service designed to track lost or stolen laptops and delete 
sensitive data. Dell plans to use technology that is embedded in the 
computer and can remotely erase files, such as financial records or 
Internet cookies. Dell officials say the file-deletion process would be 
triggered the first time a lost or stolen machine is connected to the 
Internet. The finder of the machine would not know that the deletion is 
occurring. Officials say Dell will charge business customers less than 
$100 per machine for three years of the service

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