[ltp] lock terminals by bringing the lap into sleep mode

[Chris Douglas]

I'm prompted for the password coming out of hibernation, but YMMV on
different models.

You can edit the scripts in /etc/init.d/apm (I need to verify this when
I get home) to automatically invoke whatever utility you settle on. -C

On Tue, Mar 02, 2004 at 10:04:33AM +0100, Tepperis-Von der Ohe, Michael (LOGICA) wrote:
> hi,
> 
> I've found a nice utility that fit to my needs: lockvc
> started on a console, you have to log in that, before
> you can do anything. no switch to other consoles or to
> the X window system are available.
> 
> imho a bios password is only usefull, if you allways
> start the machine with pwer on. but I want to bring
> it only in sleep(hibernate) state.
> 
> I'll give xlock a try.
> 
> thanks 
>  michael
> 
> 
> > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von:	Chris Douglas [SMTP:cdouglas@wso.williams.edu]
> > Betreff:	Re: [ltp] lock terminals by bringing the lap into sleep mode
> > 
> > The simplest solution is probably a BIOS password. It "works" on my T22
> > against extremely casual crimes of opportunity.
> > 
> > You can also use xlock. -C
> > 
> > 
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