Re: how to temporarily cat-proof keyboard?

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From: Jerry (NoSpamChiefZeke_at_MSN.com)
Date: 10/28/04 

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:51:12 -0700

Why is the cat anywhere near the computer?

Do you know what the cat hairs, etc are doing to the inside of your system
as the cat wanders around the area and sheds? You are asking for trouble by
having the animal anywhere in the room.

"peter" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Is there a built-in or external utility to temporary disable the keyboard
> until a special sequence is clicked or entered?
>
> I am afraid my cat may accidentally step on some key that interrupts a
> long process I left running (e.g. burning a DVD).
>
> I still want to be able to see the screen, so a screen saver with password
> doesn't work in this case.
>
> I know, covering the keyboard would work too, but I don't have anything
> handy.
>

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