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Computer including at least one connector for a replaceable storage medium, and method for starting and operating a computer via a replaceable storage medium

  • US 20070061880A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2006
  • Published: 03/15/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer configured to execute an operating system that is stored on a replaceable storage medium, comprising:

  • at least one replaceable storage medium connector configured to receive the replaceable storage medium; and

    a boot control apparatus configured to authenticate the replaceable storage medium and validate a user'"'"'s authorization to use the operating system, the boot control apparatus allowing execution of the operating system on the computer in response to successfully authenticating the replaceable storage medium and validating the user'"'"'s authorization.

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