Neither. Software was installed to allow such things to happen. At my place of employment, we can and do do this at the drop of a hat - but the machines are set up for remote access.
Mikeal On Feb 19, 2010, at 10:59 PM, Jonas Lopez wrote: > Remote webcam activation prevention or not if stolen? > > In the news a school remotely activated webcam to locate lost or stolen > computers. Electrical black tape may well prevent the picture, but not the > sound. On my G4 tower, 10.5, can I prevent remote activation of my webcam? > > If stolen, can I search for a serial number? Where? How would I activate the > camera? Is this serial built into the box and if I unplug the cam how can > they see my screen? > > is all this a windose problem? > > JML > > > > > -- > 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 -- 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
