#7768 HIGH 8.2.0 (: Alternate linux desktop capability

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#7768: Alternate linux desktop capability
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   Reporter:  kimquirk      |       Owner:                      
       Type:  enhancement   |      Status:  new                 
   Priority:  high          |   Milestone:  8.2.0 (was Update.2)
  Component:  not assigned  |     Version:  not specified       
 Resolution:                |    Keywords:                      
Next_action:  never set     |    Verified:  0                   
  Blockedby:                |    Blocking:                      
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Comment(by chm):

 Replying to [comment:3 pgf]:
 > Replying to [comment:2 marco]:
 > > I think the best way to do this is to install gdm and to allow the
 user to pick between two different configurations.
 >
 > GDM is overkill for this.  the user shouldn't have to navigate a login
 screen of any sort -- they should be automatically logged in to whichever
 desktop they were last using, and offered a "switch desktop" command
 somewhere.
 >

 As a G1G1 participant and user, the ability to have a
 password login on the laptop would be *wonderful*.

 I know the goal of having no passwords in the security
 model is essential for the educational goals but I don't
 like the fact that the only security for the laptop is
 physical possession.  If someone picks up your XO,
 turns it on, they can do whatever they want.

 At the very least a login capability would give a
 modicum of privacy.  It would be nice to support lending
 your laptop to others without worrying about your own
 stuff.

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Ticket URL: <http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/7768#comment:7>
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