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Old 12-31-2000, 05:12 PM   #1
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i used redhat. now i use caldera but in both versions certain things are locked like access to the master boot record even though i am signed in as the root why is this happening and how can i disable it
 
Old 01-24-2001, 11:10 AM   #2
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Locking of masterboot record is an implementation of your BIOS. This feature is a way of protecting the system from being infected by boot-sector viruses. Try changing it in BIOS setup.
 
  


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