Device Tracking and Recovery in Case of Theft

[user2037]

Are there any FLOSS solutions to tracking a laptop or portable device for recovery in case it is stolen?

Ideally it'd be something very lightweight to avoid slowing down the computer.

Does Ubuntu have a Guest account like Microsoft Windows which one could configure for timed/auto sign-in? Then a less thoughtful thief may continue to use the system which could aid authorities in tracking down the device.

[Georgia boy]

Hi. I don't know if this is what you're looking for or not. Thought you might want to read and see what you think.

http://www.firefound.com/

Tom

[Jive Turkey]

There is an app called "prey" for that purpose too. It has a repository you can add and is highly customizable.

[tubbygweilo]

To be taken with a grain of salt - Laptop tracking software via wiki, a few ideas and a place to start your searches.

[running_rabbit07]

LoJack?