On Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:43:53 +0100 Henning Brauer <lists-open...@bsws.de> wrote:
> * Brett <brett.ma...@gmx.com> [2012-03-24 01:56]: > > > its normal behaviour. from xorg.conf(5): > > > > > > Option "DontZap" "boolean" > > > This disallows the use of the Terminate_Server XKB action > > > (usually on Ctrl+Alt+Backspace, depending on XKB options). > > > This action is normally used to terminate the Xorg server. When > > > this option is enabled, the action has no effect. Default: off. > > > > Would it make sense for this to be the "secure by default" default? > > how exactly is preventing yourself from killing your own X server > increasing security again? > By stopping anyone wandering by my desk (or the cat) from pressing a few buttons and getting into a console.
