Merely a polite request and reminder. On the DEC and DG machines, you could put the lockswitch into the "panel lock" position, so that folks brushing up against the front panel switches won't halt/crash the machine. Sure. But if you've got physical access to the computer in the first place, any hopes of true security are gone anyway. A hard disk lobotomy (even easier for old removable pack drives than modern machines) gives anyone access to your data, and they don't even have to be near the front panel to do that! -- Tim Shoppa Email: shoppa(a)trailing-edge.com Trailing Edge Technology WWW: http://www.trailing-edge.com/ 7328 Bradley Blvd Voice: 301-767-5917 Bethesda, MD, USA 20817 Fax: 301-767-5927