On Thu, 2007-22-02 at 14:46 +0100, Milan wrote: > Martin wrote: > > This should not be necessary at all. gdm's configuration program > > already offers the option of automatic login (which should stay off by > > default, of course). If this does not work, can you please file a bug > > against gdm? > This is working fine. But it was thinking of a home computer with > several accounts (typically 2-5), some without passwords (what do you > have to hide to your family ?). Windows deals with this type of accounts > since XP, and we still require users to have a password, although it can > be boring when you don't really need to protect your data. > > I think this kind of use is a main target for Ubuntu, and using no > password at all should be proposed to the user when he creates an account.
I say forget it. Users should be trained into thinking about security. Having a password is a small price to pay. One day they will inadvertently install openssh-server and then, lookout. -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss