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Mark,

The "locking" feature that is being referred to is the ability to make the
cartridge "read only" through the use of software. Similar to moving the little
window on a 3.5 in floppy but with the software instead.

Steven

Mark Rode wrote:

>  I have no need that I
> am aware of for any of the utility features so my only concern is the
> locking \ unlocking feature. Does anyone know the purpose of
> this.........is this just a safety feature that prevents the user from
> removing a drive that is being accessed? Is it enough to make sure you are
> at another drive prompt when removing and inserting a drive....and then
> re-booting after the swap?
>
> Any clarification appreciated.
>
> Mark

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