[ltp] Re: Remove hidden partitions

James Knott linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:25:51 -0400


Bret Comstock Waldow wrote:

> Who knows (for sure)?  However, CDs means IBM has to take the steps to ensure 
> the CDs with your serial number go out the door with your Thinkpad, so it's a 
> lot more than just the cost of the CDs.  Incrementing a few bits in the drive 
> image can be done automatically, coordinating physical items means people, 
> checklists, sign-offs, reports, etc.

Do the CDs actually have the serial numbers?  Or, when one uses the CD,
do they have to manually enter the product key?