Dead Man's Switch

[dgridley]

We use our computers for almost every aspect of our lives; shouldn't they help smooth our passing as well? Dead Man's Switch can protect or pass on your data and inform key persons of your untimely demise. You can set Dead Man's Switch to perform a number of tasks if you don't log on to your computer for a specified period of time. It can send out e-mail, encrypt or delete files, and post to web sites.

Remember to reset the time allowed on the switch before you leave on vacation. You don't want to scare anybody.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/countit.asp?fid=23183&fileidx=1

 

[Epic]

Wow thats actually a very good idea...But then again it might freak people out if they're getting an email from a supposedly dead person

 

[dgridley]

Actually this is a good app for people who live alone and don't have anyone checking on them regularly.. that way the body isn't lying on the rug four months before someone happens along...

 

[Eric]

Kinda creepy, but I guess it'd be something good to have.


-Eric

 

[dgridley]

Actually yes.. if I didn't go to work, no one would even know I was here.. I don't ev en know why I bother with a phone.. the last 4-5 calls have been the wrong number or a telemarketer!

Kinda creepy, but I guess it'd be something good to have.


-Eric

 

[Peter]

Actually yes.. if I didn't go to work, no one would even know I was here.. I don't ev en know why I bother with a phone.. the last 4-5 calls have been the wrong number or a telemarketer!

thats pretty much the same as me to be honest.

Is a neat idea but bound to be people accidentslly triggering it off.