Most Secure Digital Audio Player? 52
PaleGreen asks: "What's the most secure portable Digital Audio Player (DAP) in terms of a true 'one-way' file copy mechanism? I want to be sure a curious coworker can't leech my portable's treasures while I'm out to lunch (or even worse, if I lose it). I'm aware of 'iPod backup' solutions that seem to get around Apple's protection. Are the Windows Media 'Plays For Sure' devices more secure in this area? Are there portables that support a hardware password (similar to a BlackBerry, where the unit resets to factory defaults after ten bad password attempts)?"
Simple Solution (Score:4, Informative)
It.
With.
You.
Re:Simple Solution (Score:1)
Plus, that way, you have stuff to listen to while you eat.
Re:Simple Solution (Score:3, Insightful)
As for why he'd want to do that, it's simple: Lots of music players offer recording capabilities. Some people actually put those to good use. I used to have a PocketPC. One of the things I did with it was I recorded voice notes for story ideas. Those are ideas I don't want others getting ahold of. I can see using music players with record capabilities being used
Re:Simple Solution (Score:1)
Actually, by definition, pickpockets pick things out of people's pockets, so taking it with them is what gives them their job.
Re:Simple Solution (Score:1)
> offer recording capabilities. Some people actually put those to
> use.
Sounds plausible, and not a bad reason to demand secure audio players.
But in this case, the poster hasn't said anything about preventing people from using headphones to listen to his audio. His emphasis on one-way copying mechanisms suggests that keeping his audio private isn't a goal at all, he just wants to make sure no one copies the files themselves.
Why anyo
Re:Simple Solution (Score:2)
He very cleary mentioned an access password. You're right, he wasn't all that clear. Presumably, though, he wants to lock it like people lock their cell phones.
"As for the original poster, I'd say try to switch to a jo
Re:Simple Solution (Score:2)
Actually, I was going for 'funny'. I don't think I was informative at all.
Re:Simple Solution (Score:1)
Sorry I jumped on ya about it. Guess I'm a hypocrit. Hehe.
Re:Simple Solution (Score:1)
But Funny mods can lead to Karma destroying wars between those who mod Funny and those that mod Troll.
We're speechless. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:We're speechless. (Score:3, Funny)
Huh? (Score:3, Insightful)
Why do you care?
I'd be more concerned about the physical security of my player.
Re:[meta-discussion] (Score:3, Insightful)
cause this guy needs to be placed around -1*10^99^99
Re:[meta-discussion] (Score:2)
Ummm who cares (Score:2, Insightful)
Really though who cares? Actual theft with you having good intentions (i.e. no handing them the player and pointing them to the "backup" software) means you are not liable. It would be like leaving a cd at your desk and someone snatching it and copying it. If you catch them at it, and want to be a b*tch report them to the riaa.
Let me get this straight... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Let me get this straight... (Score:2)
Re:Let me get this straight... (Score:2)
Well... (Score:2, Funny)
Or (seeing as you mentioned it), you could try the Blackberry route - it's strongly rumoured (if not already confirmed) that some newer versions will play a
How to copy files off an iPod (Score:5, Informative)
When it mounts the iPod as a new drive, open that folder in explorer and then select Tools -> Folder Options from the menu bar. Click the View tab and select "Show hidden files and folders", then click OK.
Now you should see an additional folder on your iPod drive called iPod_Control. Open it up and find your music files in a set of subdirectories under the iPod_Control/Music/FXX folders, where XX is a bunch of two digit numbers.
The file names may or may not make much sense, but never fear. If you have ID3 tags in the files, you can just copy the files from the iPod onto your hard drive, then import them into a jukebox that understands ID3, and they'll be perfectly readable again.
Don't use this to pirate music. I only mention it because I thought it was odd that every iPod owner on Slashdot didn't know about it yet.
Re:How to copy files off an iPod (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Secure solution (Score:1)
Re:Secure solution (Score:2)
Or if you're really paranoid, hide it under your tinfoil hat, for that extra level of protection.
Well... (Score:1)
On the other hand, if your music collection is of really poor sound quality, nobody will WANT to steal your music.
Most Restrictive (Score:1)
If you lose it . . . (Score:1)
WOM? (Score:3, Funny)
Dear Slashdot... (Score:4, Funny)
What bookcases have the best anti-personel features? Would the security of several bear traps near the bookcases be worth the possible civil liability? Does anyone know of a reliable, cheap source for claymore mines on the web?
Signed,
Worry R. Wart
Re:Dear Slashdot... (Score:2)
Re:Dear Slashdot... (Score:2)
Re:Dear Slashdot... (Score:2)
Is this a joke? (Score:2)
If you want security hassles... (Score:2, Insightful)
Incidentally, I want to form a SONY-haters club, any takers...any thoughts?
Re:If you want security hassles... (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:If you want security hassles... (Score:3, Insightful)
You can join mine... I started it back when cassette tapes were the next big piracy issue. My auto-reverse walkman just would not play the reverse side of any cassette without chewing it. Take out the cassette and turn it over and it played the back side fine.
Sony had it back on no less than 10 occasions. Eventually the year ran out and the warranty was expired.. do you think I could get a refund? They wouldn't even fix it
Excellent way to zot BlackBerry owners, I guess (Score:2)
What a moronic thing to do. I thought it was realized years ago what a great DOS opportunity things like this are. Much like auto-locking accounts on bad password attempts...
Re:Excellent way to zot BlackBerry owners, I guess (Score:2)
We're not talking about a device which has Aunt Jane's need to keep track of her nieces' and nephews' birthdays as its primary purpose here..
Social Engineering (Score:5, Funny)
I found that keeping this diary improved not only my mood but the mood of everyone in the office. People started being so nice to me. For example, if I late on doughnut day and mention it to someone, they give me their doughnut. I didn't even have to ask for it. Whenever I ask someone to please be a little quiter, they immediately quiet down and give me such a nice smile. And when it's time to leave, they give me the elevator all to myself. Now that's love.
Once in a while, I still ask a coworker if he's been snooping around my ipod. Everytime he emphatically denys it and gives me this wonderful speech about we're such good friends and swears that unlike some people he would never do that to me. And it's not just words to him; whenever he says it, he gets all choked up about it, and tears run down his face. He means it.
I never imagined just how much a diary could change my life. Start a diary today, and let the love in.
Re:Social Engineering (Score:2, Funny)
You started the diary before brutally killing your coworkers?
Now I know where I went wrong. Thank you!
GPG (Score:2)
I store backups of my home directory on my portable player. To secure them, I encrypt the tarballs with gpg and keep the private key on a CD-R at home. The technique is pretty simple;
Then copy the backup to your player. The backup is reasonably safe - at least for a few years - if the player is stolen or lost. If you lose the CD-R with the key you're stuffed, so keep it safe.
!DRM (Score:2)
Re:!DRM (Score:2)
though, he might just be stupid and think that he'll use it for secure backups or something - though if nobody can get them off from there what's the point?
and if he is storing just regular file, why not encrypt them like he should??
IDE Hard Drive Hack (Score:1)
Using the above chart, it should be simple to just disconnect the "read" pin (25) on any IDE Hard Drive. Making all your data very secure!
Foo (Score:2)
Hence maker's reluctance to spend money adding such a useless feature.
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Simple! (Score:2)
If you're using a Mac, you can easily create an encrypted disk image to protect any files you might store on an iPod. If you're running Windows, I'm sorry.
DRM is evil (Score:2)
If your co-workers are doing anything to your stuff without your permission - then you got other issues. Don't rely on the greed of the RIAA to solve your problems... and in the process f*** it up for the rest of us.
Lazy moron... confront the asshat(s) and tell them to keep their dickbeaters off your stuff. If they continue to "borrow" music off your device - then take it to the next level -
use a audio tool like KISS to generate screeching audio tracks or clips from por
Forget about ! Don't be an idiot! (Score:2)
Don't buy in to the RIAA/MPAA mindshare, their koolaid is bad for you. Music is meant to be shared, don't worry about your friends and coworkers sneaking your files off your DMP and just give them the tunes.
You make me want to puke! Don't legitimize DRM technologies and such forth. No one needs the RIAA and such forth to actually think its a good idea.