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Old 03-29-2007, 08:05 PM   #1
just_a_kid
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How do i set timeout in UNIX

Hi

How do i set/configure timeout for logged on user such as after sometime he is inactive his currently loggged on user will be expired and he has to restart his session.


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Old 03-29-2007, 08:59 PM   #2
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I haven't used this, but I found this:
Code:
# man bash | grep TMOUT
Here's a reference:

"Unix Tip: Killing Idle Logins"
http://open.itworld.com/5040/nls_uni...29/page_1.html
 
  


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