Basil Chupin wrote:
2) always require password when locked This, also, is the default: lock the screen and you have to enter your password to "un-blank" it. I'll have to double check that - I'm sure it was not default (in KDE) when I wrote that FATE entry.
Lock the screen; hit any key or move the mouse and enter your password at the menu - and your desktop is once again displayed.
Been like this for years as far as I am concerned.
I HATE the screensaver - it is a PITA. It belongs to the dark ages, and if I cannot disable it I would then be forced to switch over to Windows. In the business/corporate environment, in particular where personal or otherwise confidential data is being processed, it's an absolute must.
Again how so? The screen saver activates after a certain set period.
Yes, but the user has the option to disable it. Also, in my experience, the box "Password required" is not ticked by default, but that could have changed.
This is no protection for confidential data on the screen - what you need for this is the Lock function which is activated at your chosen time; that is, immediately you select to Lock and blank the screen. And you don't even have to ask anyone to turn their backs to the screen while you wait for the screen saver to kick in.
Maybe I am missing some significant difference between "lock" and "activate screensaver"? Does KDE have different settings for lock and screensaver? -- Per Jessen, Zürich (13.1°C) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org