OT: House burglary tonight

[Les Posen]

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> Message-Id: <p06020401bc13a7011061@[10.0.1.3]>
> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 05:19:13 +0800
> From: Phillip McGree <phil at phil.net.au>
> Subject: [Ti] OT: House burglary tonight
>
> My house got burgled tonight.
>
> I fell asleep really early tonight, whilst laying on my bed watching 
> tv.  I didn't mean to doze off so early, and so hadn't locked the 
> front door.
>
> I woke up at about 3:30am and noticed that there was someone in my 
> bedroom (I live alone).  In that first few seconds I have recognised 
> that there were two unfamiliar people in front of me, looking as 
> startled as I was.
>


Given Phillip's story and my own reported here on list back in 
November, it seems listas might pause a moment (this is the time of 
year of lots of lost/stolen 'books), and consider how they would deal 
with a theft - prevention and recovery, as well as backup.

Using .Mac I was able to have my current files backed up automatically 
while I was working on them before my theft.

And I have investigated software that allows IP addresses to be 
covertly sent should the thief, fence, or recipient log on to any ISP.

Probably one of the first things I will do when I get a replacement 
'book, as well as install Timbuktu.

Who else can suggest protection mechanisms for an FAQ?

Les