on 6/13/02 10:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > One last little loose end to tie up, if you don't mind (I guess no one > will reply, if you do): Did Apple simply add a few lines in the driver > to check that the CD-ROM drive (or other device) was made by Apple (or > some other preferred manufacturer), and then not mount it if it was not? > I *know* that the SCSI controller recognizes these devices properly, > and "reports" their manufacturer and model number, so I would guess that > it wouldn't be very hard to do. (The fact that there is a driver hack > to get around this also suggests that this is what they did.) But, does > anyone know?
In effect, I believe this is exactly what they did (they also did this with the Drive Setup software as well). We could argue about the pros/cons of doing this, but there it is... - Eric. -- Eric Strobel (fyzycyst@NOSPAM^mailaps.org) ===================================================================== Remember... Moderation in all things, INCLUDING MODERATION!! ===================================================================== ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
