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[Nifty Hat Mitch]

On Thu, Dec 02, 2004 at 01:55:50AM -0600, Gustavo Seabra wrote:
> Alexander Dalloz wrote:
> >Am Do, den 02.12.2004 schrieb Nathan Low um 6:01:
> >
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> I wonder... Since I'm the only user of my machine, I find it just 
> convenient to use the automatic login (to a regular user account.) Is it 
> a security risk?

No more than leaving $100 cash on the keyboard is a risk.

If the room is secure then sure.

The auto login is there because it works for enough people
and for 'turnkey' applications... 

Do set a good passwd...!



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