>Subject: RE: Programmatic hard reset >From: "Tribble, David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 15:29:07 -0800 > >Yes, there really is a need for security. Or at least the people >(including the U.S. Gov't) paying contractors and companies to >enhance handheld device security think so.
The hardreset doesn't clean RAM, it just resets top level pointers. Everything is still sitting there in memory, just not easily accessable. In general, those people planning to use hard reset are using the wrong technique! Solution to cleaning off sensitive data is to wipe clean the RAM before releasing it, or take the batteries out and leave the unit in a drawer for a week. Roger Stringer Marietta Systems, Inc. -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/