A/UX: How to Keep Users from Starting from a Floppy


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08/31/92 - REVIEWED
* For technical accuracy.


Is there a way to prevent students and other users from starting their A/UX
systems from a floppy?

There's no way to achieve that level of security, given the way the
Macintosh OS works on a normal Macintosh. Beyond locking up the physical
computer, there is no way to prevent people from turning their systems off
and restarting from a floppy.

One potential workaround would be to unplug the floppy-drive cable from the
logic board. This wouldn't stop someone who knew what to look for, but it
would get in the way of the less knowledgeable.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012