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RE: Routers vs. PC's for routing - was list problems?


From: Dan Hollis <goemon () anime net>
Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 11:56:39 -0700 (PDT)


On Fri, 24 May 2002, Rowland, Alan  D wrote:
AFAIK standard (non-proprietary) CompactFlash, SmartCards, Memory Stick, et
al, are seen as (removable) storage with typical allowed attributes. I can
set a file/folder/card to 'locked' in my camera but when plugged into the
computer this will show as 'read only.'

"read-only" is a filesystem attribute. You can still format the card and 
kill the filesystem. Not good for a secure router.

The only consumer flash card with physical write protect switch is the 
"Secure Digital" stuff, afaik.

-Dan
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