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Old 01-29-2005, 12:00 AM
Ed Hansberry
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Default USB Self Destruct Button

http://akiba.sorobangeeks.net/news_9080.html#

"This is the ultimate USB gadget: the Self Destruction Button (available soon via GeekStuff4U.com). It's possible to use this device to block the use of certain applications, but we should have more info soon."



Just what I need, a self destruct button for my computing needs. It isn't like that stuff doesn't self destruct enough on its own. :razz:
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Old 01-29-2005, 12:25 AM
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This could be useful if you have someone over that is incompetent when it comes to computers...
Person: Can I use your computer?
You: Sure! Wait a sec...*turn keys and flip switches*
Computer: System Lockdown Initiated
Person: Why can't I even get into the Internet?
You: I don't know. Maybe you should learn more before you try...
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Old 01-29-2005, 12:26 AM
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Default I LOVE IT!

Now all we need is a countdown timer and some Rooskies to obliterate!
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 12:28 AM
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Heh, I want that mounted on the server at work! :lol:
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 12:32 AM
Peter Traugot
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WHAT! NO FLASHING LIGHTS!!!!
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 12:53 AM
foebea
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sadly, this is incorrect. This is only a model and is not functional, it is not usb, the button will not start up Internet Explorer.

Here is the translated page: http://tinyurl.com/59wrs

Sorry to burst the bubble, but I spent an hour trying to order the thing before i spotted 'As for function this way as a switch completely being not to be, please note.'

Maybe someone could make a functional one some day. With flashing lights. :cry:
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 02:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by foebea
Here is the translated page: http://tinyurl.com/59wrs
From that site it is called:
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Suicide bombing button DX
8O 8O 8O
Auto-Translators can be so strange... :wink:
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 02:59 AM
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Yup. Take it as Destruct = Bombing, such as a nuke warhead arming device, and take Suicide as Self, as it has been mathematically shown that there are no winners in a nuclear war. So Self Destruct is kind of fitting, I think. It would be a nice thing to have on the front of the computer though, I have friends with kids who love to push buttons, and this would prevent many an accidental shutdown.

Surely an enterprising person could fashion one out of electronic store parts (like RadioShack), however the wireing would be a bit tricky once you add in the stage failsafe buttons. IF & & & & & & THEN ARM. easy in code, lost o' soldering in hardware.
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 06:24 AM
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How soon can they have a Bluetooth version?
 
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Old 01-29-2005, 06:27 AM
rocky_raher
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... there are no winners in a nuclear war.
Actually, World War II was a nuclear war. I'd say we won that one.
 
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