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



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.


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