On 03/23/12 22:02, Brett wrote: > On Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:43:53 +0100 > Henning Brauer <lists-open...@bsws.de> wrote: > >> * Brett <brett.ma...@gmx.com> [2012-03-24 01:56]: >> > > its normal behaviour. from xorg.conf(5): >> > > >> > > Option "DontZap" "boolean" >> > > This disallows the use of the Terminate_Server XKB action >> > > (usually on Ctrl+Alt+Backspace, depending on XKB options). >> > > This action is normally used to terminate the Xorg server. When >> > > this option is enabled, the action has no effect. Default: off. >> > >> > Would it make sense for this to be the "secure by default" default? >> >> how exactly is preventing yourself from killing your own X server >> increasing security again? >> > > By stopping anyone wandering by my desk (or the cat) from pressing a few > buttons and getting into a console.
IF you are logging in at the console, then starting X, yes. There are a few ways to get back to the console. However, if you are relying on xlock to keep people off your system, you will want to use DontZap or use xdm to start X, rather than logging in, starting X and leaving a console running. Note that if you are leaving a console logged in then starting X, a CTRL-ALT-F1 (through F4) may take you somewhere you aren't expecting to be able to get, DontZap or no DontZap. Nick.
