on 6-10-05 8:36 AM, Michelle Klein-Hass at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > An Intel processor (Proc as UNIX-heads refer to them) will blab a lot if > interrogated. To wit:
> cpuid level : 2 Let me see if I have this right: level 2 means the CPU serial number is disabled, while level 3 means it is _en_abled, yes? IIRC, Intel originally intended to ship these with the CPU serial number enabled, until there was a hue and cry about them doing so. > Apparently PowerPC chips don't report as much information about themselves > when queried. Thankfully, no, they don't. Although I uneasily recall something about a CPU serial number scheme to do with the imac. I don't know if it was ever implemented, or if it was just something that was talked about. Anyone? Best, James Fraser -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
