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Old 08-21-2008, 01:47 PM   #16
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Old 08-21-2008, 02:30 PM   #17
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Old 08-22-2008, 03:16 AM   #18
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If you're in control of locking yourself out, then you have the control to unlock yourself. What your asking isn't really going to stop you if you really want to get on the computer. I'd agree with arizonagroovejet, learn some self-control. If you can't help yourself, find someone who can help you. Get a new hobby, girlfriend/boyfriend, whatever!
I agree. If one have physical access to the computer it's easy to, for example, simply reset the root password. Then you're back in control.
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