Fizzeh Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Are any thumbprint readers available for a 'real' mac? If so, are they easy to interface with screensavers and the loginwindow? Are any thumbprint readers available for a 'real' mac? If so, are they easy to interface with screensavers and the loginwindow? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40901-thumbprint-reader/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonislune Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Are any thumbprint readers available for a 'real' mac? If so, are they easy to interface with screensavers and the loginwindow? Are any thumbprint readers available for a 'real' mac? If so, are they easy to interface with screensavers and the loginwindow? It's coming in 10.5 along with retina scan support. But seriously, I was wondering the same thing when I was looking at the Microsoft fingerprint reader. Does anybody know? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40901-thumbprint-reader/#findComment-298356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
errandwolfe Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 This is a very good question. I have not seen any affordable solutions for OS X to replace a simple password with either biometric or shared key tech. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40901-thumbprint-reader/#findComment-298412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadsport Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'd have to warn against fingerprint readers. They're cool as hell, but most can be beaten with gummibear. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40901-thumbprint-reader/#findComment-299568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I once saw one awhile ago. I'll have to look around. EDIT: This is an exceptionally old story but anways... Link Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40901-thumbprint-reader/#findComment-299634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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