On Dec 2, 2:02 am, Kris Tilford <[email protected]> wrote:
> Huh? > > The serial # isn't a system software serial, it's the hardware serial > to the specific Mac you own. Exactly. And that's where the problem is because someone can call up Apple and request support and software restore disks for this particular Mac with it's serial #. >The only person that could be hurt is > you, and that's incredibly unlikely. If you think this is a problem, > give a specific example of how the hardware serial # can be used > maliciously. Not unlikely at all. These types of posts get reprimanded and or edited all the time on Apple's discussions.(-Very quickly too I might add.) It's a very common practice of users too phone Apple as I've called Apple myself with a support request for My G3 about getting it's original software install. They didn't have it but they where willing to offer Mac OS X 10.3. I declined as I was interested in Mac OS 8.6 and they didn't have it. -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
