[OT] invisible files on Windows

[Ken Ray]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Gaskin" <ambassador at fourthworld.com>
To: <metacard at lists.runrev.com>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OT] invisible files on Windows


> Scott Rossi wrote:
>
> > Recently, "Richard Gaskin"  wrote:
> >
> >> I can turn a file invisible on Mac OS and OS X, but how do I make a
file
> >> invisible on Windows?  I need to be able to do this for a
cross-platform CD.
> >
> > INVISIBLE FILES?  YOU?  Mr. "I never hide files from the user" Gaskin???
> >
> > (just kidding :-)
>
> Only on a CD; never on the user's system (at least not in my office).
>
> > I am not a Windows expert, nor do I play one on TV.  That being said, I
> > think you will run into a problem with simply making the file invisible
due
> > to the "Do not show hidden files" preference under the Folder Options
menu.
>
> That seems to be the case.
>
> Any other tips for preventing the copying of QT media from a CD?  It
doesn't
> have to be capable of stopping an experienced hacker type, just enough to
> make it at least inconvenient or unobvious for the average user.
>
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