Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:28:01 +0100 From: Koen Martens <fbsd@metro.cx> To: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org Subject: unique hardware identification Message-ID: <4587F6F1.1050000@metro.cx>
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Hi All, I was wondering, if something like a unique hardware identification would be possible on FreeBSD. I'd like a machine to authenticate to a server, for which it will need a unique identification. Problem is, it should be generated automatically and not easy to fake / detect without already having root access to the box. I'm thinking of something like combining serial numbers from CPU/disks for example, but there does not seem to be a clear way to obtain these (not all cpu's even have a serial number in there). I am just inquiring if someone on this list has an idea that might help with this problem. Gr, Koen
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