Here's an open source alternative. http://preyproject.com/

Rob
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On 2 June 2011 11:59, Graham Street <[email protected]> wrote:
> I read these articles with interest this morning ...
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13624265 and
> http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com
>
> As a result, I'm looking at setting up a plan with HiddenApp -
> http://hiddenapp.com/
> Has anyone in SMUG used this (or found anything similar)?
>
> In addition, the HiddenApp author suggests 'all Hidden users set up a
> Firmware Password to prevent a clean installation of OS X.'. The process is
> covered here - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1352. Do any SMUG users already
> do this and is it worthwhile?
>
> If nothing else, this posting from me will alert you to the availability of
> these things (as it has done for me).
>
> Graham
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