IBM A50 User Manual page 19

Security features
v User and administrator passwords
v Support for the addition of a rope clip and lockable cable
v Support for the addition of an integrated cable lock
v Startup sequence control
v Startup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
v Unattended start mode
v Diskette and hard disk I/O control
v Serial and parallel port I/O control
v Security profile by device
IBM preinstalled software
Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating
system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are
included.
Operating systems (preinstalled) (varies by model type)
Note: Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems.
v Microsoft
v Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Operating systems (certified or tested for compatibility)
v Microsoft Windows 2000
v Linux
1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press.
Additional operating systems might be identified by IBM as compatible with your computer following the publication of this
booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or
tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
2. Linux certification http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/migr-48nt8d.html
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Windows XP Home
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