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Re: Uniquely identify a computer
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Re: Uniquely identify a computer


  • Subject: Re: Uniquely identify a computer
  • From: David Niemeijer <email@hidden>
  • Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:42:18 +0200

At 12:01 +0200 31/3/05, Klaus Wik wrote:
I was browsing through old todo notes and found one on how I should
identify a computer no matter if it was reinstalled or got a new name.

Using system_profiler you get a Serial Number entry.

That serial number can change or even disappear when certain repairs are made. Don't count on its presence and don't count on it never changing.


david.
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