Re: [ILUG] Screnn saver Password.

From: Paul Jakma (paul at domain clubi.ie)
Date: Sun 16 Jul 2000 - 00:37:11 IST

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On Sat, 15 Jul 2000, Ronny B. wrote:

> Have you tried the root password? I know it sounds insane, but I've seen
> it happen...suid executables are scary!

it's a feature! imagine a luser leaves a password on a standalone
machine - what's the admin supposed to do to clear it? reset it?[1]

regards,

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[1]. Most Unix boxes don't have virtual consoles. And you can
configure linux to not have them too.

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