On 2011-12-24 14:43, Joe Mou wrote:
I believe this is fixed in oneiric.
Yes. The functionality of gdm-guest-session is included in lightdm,
which is the default login manager in Oneiric.
** Also affects: lightdm
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Changed in: lightdm
Status:
I believe this is fixed in oneiric.
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Guest account should be accessible from login screen
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Maybe create a desktop user account and lock the account with Gofris:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/gofris-locking-the-systems-got-even-easier.html
Could be a good solution :)
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From the website: «Note:- This application is still in development so
this might break your system».
There is no need to look for other apps, we have a perfectly valid
solution right now, well developed and tested for a long time: gdm-
guest-session.
I still do not see why it is acceptable to
In reply to Martin Pitt's comment #5.
Could it be possible to separate the policy (no anonymous access) from
the mechanism (well-implemented guest accounts)? A configurable option,
disabled by default, would be a nice compromise.
The need for this feature is real. The scenario in comment #6
If another person is allowed in the room and I (the admin) have enabled a guest
account, then what security liability is there?
I am allowing this person to use my computer with the restricted privileges
that come along with a guest account.
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** Summary changed:
- [Intrepid] Guest account should be accessible from login screen
+ Guest account should be accessible from login screen
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