PicturePassword: Picture-Based Unlocking - Reviewed

[Jonathon Watkins]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pocketpcreviews.net/reviews/022004/picturepassword.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.pocketpcreviews.net/revi...urepassword.htm</a><br /><br /></div>Last week, Janak asked whether anyone had given <a href="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24333&amp;start=0">PicturePassword 1.0</a> a spin.<br /><br />It turns out the answer was 'Yes', and that the answer came from PocketPCReviews.net!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/PW1.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/PW2.jpg" /><br /><br />"Not everybody wants or needs a password utility but if you do you might as well go for the best. That's, of course, my not-so-humble opinion. But, in the words of good 'ol Dr Phil: "Don't substitute my judgement for yours!" so let me explain why PicturePassword appeals to me."<br /><br />"PicturePassword was actually written for me. Not literally, of course, but for folks like me who want and need password protection but not the hassle of keying in at least four digits every time you turn your PDA on. One click on a “secret” spot in a nice picture will Open Sesame!"<br /><br />If you are fed up with the regular password mechanism, then give it a go. There's also a free version available at the <a href="http://www.softava.com/">SoftAva site.</a> Check it out.

[juni]

One thing that usually bothers me with these alternative security programs: Does it let thru alarms and reminders or do you always have to first log in? The review doesn't mention this at all.

[twntaipan]

One thing that usually bothers me with these alternative security programs: Does it let thru alarms and reminders or do you always have to first log in? The review doesn't mention this at all.

I downloaded it when I read the first mention on PocketPCThoughts. I like it -- I like it a lot.

And to anwer your question, it does let alarms through.

[Jereboam]

You should ask them to do a PPC Thoughts customised version for people to grab here...they say it's free to setup...we should have a competition to do a nice login image for it...

What does everyone think?

J'bm

[thanos255]

Am I crazy...it is telling me it cannot install on the Ipaq 5000 series!!

Hopefully I am doing something wrong!!!
Anyone else getting this?

If this is correct..is there another programm that uses a picture based system for security?? That is what I am looking for!!!


Thanks
Thanos

"Death to toasters" J.C.

[torgamm]

One thing that usually bothers me with these alternative security programs: Does it let thru alarms and reminders or do you always have to first log in? The review doesn't mention this at all.That's the first thing I do too :)
I tried LogoLogin for PocketPCFreewares and yes, I can confirm it lets the alarm screen appear to dismiss or snooze your alarm.

[thanos255]

tried LogoLogin for PocketPCFreewares

Where? I cannot seem to find it ??

Thanks
Thanos

[torgamm]

It is not validated yet.
One of us tries and then others confirm there is no mistake. And as always, it is french-only for now. If you are curious, it's here (http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/index.php?soft=925).

[thanos255]

Can anyone confirm that it does NOT load on any Ipaq 5000 series?? Am I the only one?

Thanks
Thanos

[ctmagnus]

There's also a free version available at the SoftLava site. (http://www.softava.com/) Check it out.

That should be SoftAva (note the lack of the L). Your url was correct but the link wasn't.

[Jonathon Watkins]

:oops: Good call CTMagnus. Fixed.

Cheers. 8)

[Jonathon Watkins]

Where? I cannot seem to find it ??

Here (http://www.picturepassword.com/otp_community.html). :D

[Jonathon Watkins]

You should ask them to do a PPC Thoughts customised version for people to grab here...they say it's free to setup...we should have a competition to do a nice login image for it...

What does everyone think?

I think........ you should watch this space........... :wink:

[juni]

Here is a log-on picture, if you are using my "myPDA" skin :).

http://discussion.brighthand.com/attachment.php?s=90d15248b7b692a75104bf3015ccc4bf&postid=661265

[Jereboam]

Nice Juni, los of defined spots/angles/convergences for tapping...

I think........ you should watch this space...........

Excellent...I love it when a plan comes together... ;)

J'bm