Joseph Rosenblatt asked:

> My computer room has been invaded by people that I do not want touching my
> system console. Is there a way to lock the console keyboard? Is there another
> security measure I can take. The solution needs to be cheap (read free)
> because the goons I am trying to protect myself from control the purse
> strings. Thanks in advance.

1) (from Steve Cooper): Unplug the keyboard

2) Replace the cable with on that has the wrong gender connector, and keep a
gender-changer in your pocket [insert obvious jokes here].

3) Write a small command file that loops, asking you for a password (I wrote
a nice one once, but can't find it now; sorry).  You should supply the
password when you invoke the command file, the command file should clear the
screen, and (for added fun) it should prompt with a colon (just don't make
the password "HELLO", or any other MPE command).

Have fun!

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