Re: Login without user name and password?
So it has finally happened, I have become 'evil and twisted' it must be
the radiation emanating off these three computer screens;) I am simply
lazy and tiered of logging in on my personal computers. Also in
learning how to 'remove the logging in process' I would learn more about
using Linux. If you would help me out with this I would appreciate it.
Feel free to expound upon 'alternatives and potential downsides' to
configuring an account this way as I'm always eager to learn more.
Thanks,
kent
kmself@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>
> On Sat, May 27, 2000 at 10:15:45PM +0000, ktb wrote:
> > I there any way to configure Slink to boot directly into a 'regular
> > user' account without entering user name or password? In other words
> > boot directly into a '$' prompt but requiring a password for root. I'm
> > using shadow passwords.
> > Thanks,
> > kent
>
> Yes, but it's an unspeakably evil and twisted thing to do, if it
> involves bypassing password protections on the user account.
>
> Let's put it this way: I can think of several ways you might do this,
> but I'd be far more comfortable knowing what it is you're trying to
> accomplish, and whether or not you're aware of alternatives or the
> potential downside implications, before I provide any advice.
>
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