>>     And most importantly, it would seem to me that entering
>>     screen lock would be a required action in the set of selectable
>>     actions -- and from a security perspective the default.
>>     It certainly is a selectable option on MacOS:
>>     "Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen
>>     saver" is what it is called.
> 
> 
> Screen locking is not required.  What policy are you referencing that
> makes it a requirement?

I thought you meant a separate action, but if you mean GPM must lock the
screen before sleeping, etc., then yes, that will happen.

> 
>>
>>     How does this case provide for a screen lock on lid switching?
>>

This PSARC case doesn't directly handle the screen locking, but GPM
will call the xscreensaver-command before the actions such as suspend
or blank screen.

Phi

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