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    smartcard reader in my d620

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shimsha2005, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. shimsha2005

    shimsha2005 Newbie

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    I have a smartcard reader in my d620. What practical ways can I use this?
     
    shimsha2005, Mar 19, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The only real use I've seen for them: boot up without a card in it, and the computer will not boot. Security.
     
    Greg, Mar 19, 2007
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    Yep, they are more for authentication. I think it's not really a practical thing for the typical user, more important for business or government organizations.
     
    vespoli, Mar 19, 2007
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    Can you use it for Vista prefetching?
     
    ajfink, Mar 19, 2007
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    Smart card

    It's not the same thing as a flash drive. If it even has volatile memory, it's not meant for that kind of thing.
     
    vespoli, Mar 19, 2007
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    Riiiiiiiggggghhhhttt. Smart card.

    Got it.
     
    ajfink, Mar 19, 2007
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    Thanks a lot guys. Looks like i won't be buying one.
     
    shimsha2005, Mar 20, 2007
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