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Old 02-15-2007, 01:14 PM   #1
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how to lock computer when using fluxbox

vlock will lock my terminal - but is there a way to lock the entire computer until I enter my password again?

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Old 02-15-2007, 02:04 PM   #2
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maybe xscreensaver is the answer

i'll give it a shot
 
Old 02-15-2007, 02:08 PM   #3
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There's a program called xlock or xscreensaver has a lock parameter. I set up my Fluxbox with a menu entry to run "xscreensaver lock".
 
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Yeah I use xlock
 
  


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