BIOS passwords

[Gaystoryman]

Okay, I am looking for a way to thwart the stupidity of my cable company here, and a techie at our local computer store suggested simply password protecting the bios when I boot up the computer, because that locks it down totally from outsiders.

So me not a geek :eek:

Anyone know anything about this, was it a valid suggestion? Can it really screw up my computer? I mean the guy was so cute, the wifey was drooling, so I am not sure, am I thinking he's right because he was hot, or because what he said made sense? :innocent:

[basschick]

wouldn't the right firewall do it? i believe that zonealarm could be turned up to super security level and will block anything from your internet connection till you turn it down again.

btw, http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/security-guide/s1-wstation-boot-sec.html
maybe this information helps?

[Gaystoryman]

Yes and No. It is for when the computer is off, and no one is around. Too many worms, trojans, viruses out there that are attacking the virus/firewall programs. I just don't want something resting to suddenly fire up the machine, had that happen on the wife's and it was a real bitch to get rid of.