Bug#502140: cannot unlock screen during etch -> lenny transition

2008-10-28 Thread Michael Gilbert
or even better: while "$ xscreensaver-command -exit" fails (indicating screensaver active): sleep 5 seconds perform pam and xscreensaver installation restart xscreensaver daemon which eliminates any need for user intervention. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Bug#502140: cannot unlock screen during etch -> lenny transition

2008-10-28 Thread Michael Gilbert
the previous suggestion also seems like it would work pretty well. some python-like pseudo code: while "$ xscreensaver-command -exit" fails (indicating screensaver active): present dialog indicating that an active xscreensaver was detected wait for user to unlock screen and respond to di

Bug#502140: cannot unlock screen during etch -> lenny transition

2008-10-28 Thread Michael Gilbert
if a sufficiently detailed note about this (and a recommendation to disable the screensaver) is added to the release notes, then i believe that this bug can be closed. btw, where can i review the release notes at? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". T

Bug#502140: cannot unlock screen during etch -> lenny transition

2008-10-13 Thread Michael S. Gilbert
Package: xscreensaver Version: 5.05-3 Severity: grave i just tested the etch -> lenny transition on two of my systems, and xscreensaver ended up locking me out of both of them. version 4.24 of the xscreensaver daemon was running when i started the upgrade. i went off to work on some other thin