A system and process for interacting with a system in an insecure state is
described. Before logging into a secure state of a computer system, a
user is able to access limited information including calendar information
regarding meetings for that day and the like. In some aspects of the
invention, a user may interact with a displayed note pad for receiving
handwritten or typed notes. Aspects of the described system and method
permit a user to quickly review or interact with a computer prior to
logging into a secured state of the computer system.