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Re: locking the console



On Wed, Dec 08, 1999 at 07:41:59AM -0800, aphro wrote:
> I find it useful to just run stuff in screen, then detach & logout when/if
> I need the machine secured. frees up the box for other people to use and
> at the same time keeps my process(s)( running. could leave for a month and
> they'd still be going:/
> 
> nate
> 

Yeah, screen is a pretty rad program.  I was looking for something
with a timeout, though, so my dumb self could go away and not have to
worry about mischeif happening.

This is really not a major security issue, just an idle thought.

Rob

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