chasd wrote: >> I log into RoundCube with an available account and leave the computer. >> The next day, I'm still logged in. So if I log in from a public >> computer >> and forget to log out, my account is predestinated to get compromised. > > IMHO, some things are about good habits. > > If I leave my house without locking it, my house is predestinated to > get compromised. > If I leave my car without locking it, my car is predestinated to get > compromised. > > Which isn't to say that RoundCube isn't doing something > inappropriate, or couldn't do something better. > For example screen savers can set to lock the screen after a period > of time, but are not set that way by default. > > However the main part of this issue is good habits, and that software > can't do _everything_ for you. > > > Charles Dostale > System Admin - Silver Oaks Communications > http://www.silveroaks.com/ > 824 17th Street, Moline IL 61265
Hmm, not sure I agree there. While things like locking your car is common sense, logging out, unfortunately, is not, for most people. Of course, in a world where everybody fully (or even just a little) understands on-line security, this is not a big deal. Right now, though, this is not how it is. By locking out this user group you are effectively removing access to your system from a lot of users. Might I add that it is not unheard of for people to actually forget to lock their car? I think it would actually be quite nice if my car locked itself after a while of "inactivity" (provided I use some key-system like passwords where I can't leave them inside and lock myself out). greetings, Hraban Luyat P.S.: According to most Canadians, an unlocked house is actually not "predestined to get compromised" ;) _______________________________________________ List info: http://lists.roundcube.net/users/
