PV> Now, this is a GREAT idea ! Take the problem, turn it 
 PV> around and you got the solution. It is much easier to 
 PV> keep the files locked by default and unlock them only 
 PV> when we receive a validated request !

   Except that it may require a lot of resources if there are many files.

RC>   If you want a decent OS/2 security program then 
 PV> call Airtech Computer
RC>   Security on +61-3-9802-1912, 

 PV> Hmmmm. Isn't it yet another incarnation of Eliashim's 
 PV> MasterSafe - Safetynet STOPLIGHT etc ?

   I don't know.

RC> or just get LAN Server advanced.

 PV> They already have lan server advanced, about 100 of them I think ;-)

   In that case use LAN server for all security.  Store all security
critical files on the file server and let it handle all security.  LAN
Server will make your files more secure than any program you're ever likely
to write.


   cya


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