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Re: USBLock : lock/unlock your computer with a USB key

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From Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com>
Date 2013-04-11 14:16 -0600
Subject Re: USBLock : lock/unlock your computer with a USB key
Newsgroups comp.lang.python
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On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us> wrote:
> On 04/11/2013 04:13 AM, Sven wrote:
>>
>> Yes, I had the idea to add bluetooth too, removes the whole plugging and
>> unplugging spiel. I might start work on that,
>> and if anyone else wants to dive in and help, feel free. I will probably
>> need to refactor the Listener a little, or
>> create a USB and BT listener class.
>
>
> Doesn't BlueTooth have a 30 foot range?  For locking I'd rather be at 10 or
> even 5 feet away.

Pair it with a Google Glass and have it lock after you've stopped
looking at the screen for 30 seconds.

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Re: USBLock : lock/unlock your computer with a USB key Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com> - 2013-04-11 14:16 -0600

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