FREE Software to keep track of stolen laptop

[BKR2879]

I don't expect to ever have my 8662 stolen, but I may install this anyway just to be safe. So simple and effective from the sound of it.

http://bootlog.org/prey/

Prey helps you find your stolen laptop by sending timed reports to your email with a bunch of information of its whereabouts. This includes the general status of the computer, a list of running programs and active connections, fully-detailed network and wifi information, a screenshot of the running desktop and — in case your laptop has an integrated webcam — a picture of the thief.

[fault]

The problem with these programs from what i can tell, is your computer has to be loged in. So if you have a password on your account, its useless

[Big Daddy]

Prey sounds awesome, but do you happen to know of a program to monitor your webcam remotely and secretly? Not just a snapshot every 30 minutes or so as the theif might not be looking at the webcam at that moment. I've seen a couple of possibilities on cnet but all have crap for reviews.