New drives let you make any computer your own - The Boston Globe
New drives let you make any computer your own - The Boston Globe
Wow! I heard about this kind of technology being in development a while back, and it looks like it's finally here.
This has big implications for libraries. Remember the first time somebody brought a Flash drive into your library? I know several libraries were unsure whether they should allow them. Now, most libraries have not problem letting patrons use them.
This might be something to start thinking about before patrons start bringing them in. These flash drives will not only have files, but will carry all of the patron's software. I'm really curious as to how they will impact the security of public access PCs. At one point, it sounded as if viruses and the like would not be left behind, but I would want to explore the issue further.
What do you think? How will this impact your library?
posted by Kathy Lussier @ 12:06 PM
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Patrons have been bringing flash drives into our library for a while now. As information needs change the floppy disks become less viable all the time. We use Deep Freeze to protect our public computers and have not had any apparent problems to date from a user with a flash drive.
While we also use Deep Freeze, that does not prevent the execution of a program on a flash drive - it only will undo any damage to the computer. Some of the security programs out there such as Fortres specifically address this issue.
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