computer settings kind of thing

i think that each computer should have some settings like accept_peripheral and the one that i am hoping for is enable_disk_boot. i really want to turn that off on certain computers instead of editing dans work

please leave a comment with what you think

How you plan to set those settings?
I suggested some way which was not accepted.

like settings.set( "use_disk_boot", false )
or settings.get( "accept_peripheral" )

so that you can make the secure thing real secure

i think as part of the CraftOS that there should be some program that you can run which will bring up menu. i think this is a good idea as yes, i want to set up some computers as well that cannot be booted from a disk

Could always just have something like a config.sys on each computer for the user to edit. Could add in stuff like the default background colors and text colors as well. I like this idea quite a bit.

luanub, on 16 November 2012 - 11:53 AM said:

Could always just have something like a config.sys on each computer for the user to edit. Could add in stuff like the default background colors and text colors as well. I like this idea quite a bit.

Dan doesn't like random folders or files in a fresh computer. For example, a fresh computer only has the ROM folder in it. But I would like this feature, however there is a 95% chance of it not getting added.

wilcomega, on 16 November 2012 - 09:26 AM said:

like settings.set( "use_disk_boot", false )
or settings.get( "accept_peripheral" )

so that you can make the secure thing real secure

That sounds like a great idea, until somebody puts a virus on your computer and disables disk booting.

D3matt, on 16 November 2012 - 10:30 PM said:

wilcomega, on 16 November 2012 - 09:26 AM said:

like settings.set( "use_disk_boot", false )
or settings.get( "accept_peripheral" )

so that you can make the secure thing real secure

That sounds like a great idea, until somebody puts a virus on your computer and disables disk booting.

Human, on 16 November 2012 - 12:37 PM said:

luanub, on 16 November 2012 - 11:53 AM said:

Could always just have something like a config.sys on each computer for the user to edit. Could add in stuff like the default background colors and text colors as well. I like this idea quite a bit.

Dan doesn't like random folders or files in a fresh computer. For example, a fresh computer only has the ROM folder in it. But I would like this feature, however there is a 95% chance of it not getting added.

dont forget that all files are accessible from the server files so u can get ur code. also if your smart you keep all your code stored offline on your comp or something. and i understand that dan may not like some things. but with that said he should still listen to the community. i know its down to his decision but if this idea becomes popular then i dont see why dan would not add it. also the only problem is that this could take up a lot of storage on servers if there are even more files for the computer. so there should be an option in the config (if this gets added)to disable/enable settings.

The philosophy dan uses is that you should be never be able to brick your computer. In other words, computers should always be usable. That said, a recipie for a "secure" computer should be added, one that simply does not boot from the disk.

Maybe the same as a normal computer, but with brick blocks instead of stone, to make it clear what will happen to your computer if you mess up? Tee hee hee…

kazagistar, on 17 November 2012 - 06:12 AM said:

Maybe the same as a normal computer, but with brick blocks instead of stone, to make it clear what will happen to your computer if you mess up? Tee hee hee…

Hehehe. That is how to make a joke, guys. :)/>/>