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Howard2k · 11-02-03, 10:00 PM

I use the power on password. Takes all of 3.5 seconds to input a 4 digit password. If that. 4 numbers gives 10,000 possible combinations to I'm pretty sure that I'm ok with that. An alphanumeric password with 10 digits is closer to 604,661,760,000,000,000 depending on character set support etc.

Of course if you store sensitive information on storage card or built in storage then the power on password is useless. It only protects stuff in main memory.

There are encryption programs out there that will protect your files but I doubt that they are free. Try http://www.pocketgear.com and you might find something.

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Howard2k Aximsite Legend Addicted Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13,721 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	I use the power on password. Takes all of 3.5 seconds to input a 4 digit password. If that. 4 numbers gives 10,000 possible combinations to I'm pretty sure that I'm ok with that. An alphanumeric password with 10 digits is closer to 604,661,760,000,000,000 depending on character set support etc. Of course if you store sensitive information on storage card or built in storage then the power on password is useless. It only protects stuff in main memory. There are encryption programs out there that will protect your files but I doubt that they are free. Try http://www.pocketgear.com and you might find something. __________________ Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.