How can I disable the Caps Lock key

I find it is too easy to accidentally activate Caps Lock. Is there a way to disable this key? I am using an Apple wireless keyboard and an iMac running Snow Leopard 10.6.6

Hi Jim
System Preferences - Keyboard - Keyboard (not the shortcuts) - Modifier Keys...
set caps lock to 'no action' - you can do that for each keyboard listed in the drop-down above.

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http://forums.macosxhints.com/archive/index.php/t-10186.html
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?forumID=97&threadID=199678&messageID =2150130

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