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
> 
> 
> 
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