thinkpad

How do you protect code from being physically stolen?

I've recently purchased an IBM Thinkpad that came with a fingerprint scanner. That got me thinking: are fingerprint scanners a good way to protect your code i.e. if someone takes your laptop or goes on your laptop while you're away, would they still be able to get in? The question also applies for other biometrics techniques that the ne...

new job choice of mac book pro or thinkpad 500

I'm going to work as java developer backend web developer at my new company. They have very generously given me the option of a mac book pro or a wintel machine. I'm a windows / ubuntu guy and havent really played with Mac OS at before. I'm kinda curious what you guys might recomend ? Obv there will be a slight learning curve with the M...