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Firmware password exceptions?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 919638" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>I would advise against setting firmware passwords on those machines. If you've read the Apple KB articles concerning setting up a firmware password and the protection it offers, you should know that losing or forgetting a password pretty much renders the machine useless.</p><p></p><p>Yes, there are "ways" to get around a firmware password; somewhat easier on older machines and more difficult on the newer ones. But, as far as I know there is no way around other than entering the password to implement a net boot, or booting from an external device.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 919638, member: 46727"] I would advise against setting firmware passwords on those machines. If you've read the Apple KB articles concerning setting up a firmware password and the protection it offers, you should know that losing or forgetting a password pretty much renders the machine useless. Yes, there are "ways" to get around a firmware password; somewhat easier on older machines and more difficult on the newer ones. But, as far as I know there is no way around other than entering the password to implement a net boot, or booting from an external device. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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