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  1. #21
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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    I've had the same problem as balance07 - that is, when I try to switch user into the password-less account, the account cannot be unlocked. Has anyone solved that problem?

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    Talking Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    Quote Originally Posted by aysiu View Post
    I think you're looking for something beyond a passwordless login. You're looking for a kiosk mode:
    Lock down the GNOME desktop with Pessulus
    Ahaa! This kiosk mode with Pessulus has just made my week! Thank you so much. It works like a charm. Now I just need to fix some way to start up the Epiphany browser automatically when the user logs on and then disable all the panels.
    Parama

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    can i change the
    Code:
    sudo nano -B /etc/shadow
    to
    Code:
    sudo gedit -B /etc/nano
    with the same result? i find the "nano" editor to be rather confusing

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    Quote Originally Posted by 99bluefoxx View Post
    can i change the
    Code:
    sudo nano -B /etc/shadow
    to
    Code:
    sudo gedit -B /etc/nano
    with the same result? i find the "nano" editor to be rather confusing
    Code:
    gksudo gedit /etc/shadow
    would be the correct way to do it.

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    ok, tyvm

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    actually, ausiu, you're forgetting the '-B' switch (which doesn't exist for gedit).

    try this, 99bluefoxx:

    Code:
    sudo cp /etc/shadow /etc/shadow.bak
    sudo gedit /etc/shadow

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    Quote Originally Posted by balance07 View Post
    actually, ausiu, you're forgetting the '-B' switch (which doesn't exist for gedit).

    try this, 99bluefoxx:

    Code:
    sudo cp /etc/shadow /etc/shadow.bak
    sudo gedit /etc/shadow
    I did leave out the -B switch, but I believe Gedit's default behavior is to automatically make a backup copy.

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    Hi all,
    thank you aysiu for this useful tip (and not easy to find by google).

    But, now I only have to hit <enter> in the logon screen.
    Given this, Isn't there a method to skip this useless logon screen ?

    Tx

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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    I'm sure there is a way in Gnome, but I'm using Kubuntu so the instructions will differ.

    In System Settings, click on the Advanced tab and then the Convenience tab. All the good stuff is on there.

  10. #30
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    Re: HowTo: Create a Passwordless / Guest Login (Simple Method)

    You can autolog yourself in.

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