Re: kdewallet : how to add application into access control ?
On Saturday 24 June 2006 17:05, Florian Kulzer wrote:
> On Sat, Jun 24, 2006 at 15:22:39 +0200, Bruno Costacurta wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I installed kdewallet but every time I started application using it (ie.
> > kmail) I have to re-enter its password.
> > How to add kmail into allowed access control to avoid this cumbersome
> > procedure ? kdewallet manager propose an Access Control menu but it seems
> > impossible to add an application.
>
> The applications get added to this menu automatically if you select
> "always allow" (or similar, I am paraphrasing from memory) when the
> dialog pops up which informs you that an application tries to access an
> open wallet.
>
> Your problem sounds like you have set very "paranoid" wallet preferences
> so that the wallet gets closed quickly all the time. This is a security
> measure to make it less likely that an attacker can come across your
> computer when the wallet is open. Check your "close when unused for xx
> min.", "close when screensaver starts" and "close when last application
> stops using it" settings. What you put there depends on how much
> security you want; more security always means less convenience, i.e.
> having to type your password more often.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Florian
Indeed after playing with the mentionned options it looks much better now.
Once the kdewallet is open no further requests are sent.
Cheers Florian.
Bye
Bruno
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