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Computrace in i6000 A09 BIOS

post #1 of 2
10/19/05 at 12:49am
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I am including this here just for reference, it is the page in the new BIOS about the Computrace settings. I couldn't find this anywhere else on the net - so I shut down the computer and typed it out for everyone (reproduced as well as possible, meaning everything bold in the bios is bold here):

Dell Inspiron 6000 A09 BIOS:
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This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace(R) Service from Absolute(R) Software. The Computrace agent from Absolute Software is a service solution designed to help track assets and provide recovery services in the event the notebook is lost or stolen. The Computrace agent communicates with the Absolute Software Monitoring Server at programmed intervals to provide the tracking service. By activating the service, you consent to the transmission of information from and to your computer and the Absolute Software Monitoring Server. The Computrace service is purchased as a separate option and the monitoring Server will enable its agent security module through an interface provided by the BIOS. The Computrace tracking agent can only be used in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Computrace(R) and Absolute(R) are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation.

Disable = Permanently block the Computrace module interface.
Deactivate = Block the Computrace module interface (default).
Activate = Permit the Computrace module interface.

The Absolute Anti-Theft solution is presently Deactivated. Note that the Activate or Disable options will permanently Activate or Disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed.
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Also, if people are wondering about the service - for home users you can get info here: http://www.lojackforlaptops.com/learnmore.asp

For all of the software solutions - the info is here: http://www.absolute.com/
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post #2 of 2
10/19/05 at 1:20am
do you have renter's or home owners insurance? if so, it isn't worth it.

second, it only works if someone is going to use it on the internet.

third, you should read the terms for recovery http://www.absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf
which means that even if they recover the lappie, they do not cover the fact that it may be damaged or data lost. you must also always have it automatically loaded to connect regularily...if you are travelling and using dial up that may mean extra phone expenses. once lappie is located, the cops have to get the lappie...if it is outside recovery territory, your loss. it is recovery and not insurance in case of theft. and the nice catcher that if you didn't take precautions to safeguard against the theft, then it doesn't guarantee the recovery nor pay the $1000 if they cannot recover it (para 8.9). another important note, is that $1000 is max, and decreases annually (para 9).

prices are:
LoJack for Laptops - 4 year term US$119.99
LoJack for Laptops - 3 year term US$99.99
LoJack for Laptops - 2 year term US$79.99
LoJack for Laptops - 1 year term US$49.99

if you have insurance, i think it is absurd to buy these things. it is like buying lojack for a car, rather useless.
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