Yoggie's Gatekeeper ExpressCard keeps your laptop secure
By Darren Murph 
posted Apr 23rd 2008 1:43AM
posted Apr 23rd 2008 1:43AM
Yoggie, the company that just loves to take those pesky security duties off of your computer's plate, is offering up yet another Linux-based mini-computer designed specifically to safeguard your laptop (and keep it focused on more important duties). Rather than utilizing USB, however, the Gatekeeper Card Pro slides right into that oft-neglected ExpressCard slot, giving laptop owners 13 security applications and the ability to rest easy. Of course, whether or not this convenience is really worth $199 is another question entirely.
[Via PC World / Yahoo]
[Via PC World / Yahoo]
Laptop? Sure.... But never, ever entrust Yoggi with your picnic basket...
Yoggie makes cool stuff.
definately cool, but for the $199 it better be free life time (of the hardware) subscription to software updates. After a year i don't want to be having to drop another $49 on having to re-subscribe.
So if the laptop gets stolen, and the person pops the card out, is it still secure?
NO
seriously where's the expresscard/54 love?
...What in hell does this even have to do w/ Apple --- or Microsoft for that matter
anti theft or malware protection?
Antimalware
Antispam
Antiphishing
Antispyware
Antivirus
antitheft? waddaya mean?
this?:
http://www.e-health-insider.com/features/security/images/chainedlaptop.jpg
Yes!!!
firefox remembered my PW. FK IE7
Goodone Webon
Meh look at his comment history... One of many trolls. If you want to read more about the original poster they have an article on him:
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dumbass
So basically All I get is it has 13 applications that you can't remove from it that help keep your stuff safe if the thief leaves the stupid thing in?
My laptop doesn't even have PCIMIA slots (wish it did), but do I really need them.....I think not.
You don't get it. It's not anti-theft or crypto. It's a tiny 520mhz computer with linux OS that runs security applications. It has a couple nice benefits: You don't use half your PCs power running Symantec crap, and the security applications can't be hacked. The first thing most malware does is neutralize the AV software running on the computer.
Just ordered my first lappy from Dell.
Oh Yeah. Xcitement!!
On subject, wonder how useful this thing is.
Here's me acting like a douche:
Waaaaaaa! Linux wants to be free!!!!!!
Wasn't that a redundant statement?
Seriously WTF is this thing good for?
It has Apps on it. Why don't they sell a flash thumbdrive with the apps on it like other companies... which is pretty much what this POS is.
did anyone read the article? its not just a flash drive with some programs, its a mini-computer that does nothing but monitor for viruses, malware, and intrusions. it auto updates, and is self contained so it steals none of your CPU cycles or ram.
so basically, you install a new copy of windows then pop this thing in and never have to worry about viruses or antivirus software at all. pretty cool if you ask me.
Actually a pretty darn good idea! Nice to see some company putting out something useful instead of some gimmic. While I don't have a laptop with one of these slots yet, when I do get one I'll keep my eye out for one of these. Wonder what kind of hacks we'll be seeing for this device!
I've actually tried out their other USB based products, this is essentially the same thing, it just won't be sticking out of your USB port, and constantly in the way ( depending on where your ports are located )
For the simple minded, yes it is basically a device that has software installed. The key difference is that it actually runs this software itself, unloading much of the bloat from your own computer.
From my experience with the USB versions a couple months back, it did seem like the company still had some growing up to do, everything seemed like an early beta, and nothing of professional quality. YMMV
I bet this actually can play Doom.
*** All Yoggie products include 1 year Subscription for constant and automatic security updates and upgrades. The additional annual Subscription for the Gatekeeper Card Pro updates is $40.
http://www.yoggie.com/gatekeeper-card-pro
Very bottom of the page in the fine print.
Fantastic Idea. The Expresscard port often remain unused and forgotten about. I have had prompt responses from Yoggie to every query and look forward to when the device is available. May 26th 2008