[Discuss] can one safely login multiple times to the same user on a modern Linux desktop?

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

On 09/08/2012 08:01 AM, Derek Martin wrote:
> On Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 07:46:34AM -0400, Jerry Feldman wrote:
>> I think the issue is not so much access to your personal directories,
>> but it could allow a non-authorized person access to corporate
>> confidential information. While my office is in a building where only
>> employees can enter, there are other people, such as cafeteria workers,
>> cleaning crews, and building management people who can have physical
>> access.  So, let's say a mail room clerk decides to stick around and
>> after hours finds an unattended work station.  
> But an unattended LOCKED workstation... that's what we're discussing.
>
>
I would agree that an unattended locked WS should be sufficient, but
walking away from a WS and not locking it leaves you open.

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