switching users... forget it!

[O. Sinclair]

On 11/07/2014 06:00, c. marlow wrote:
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> On 07/10/2014 10:00 PM, Ralf Mardorf wrote:
>> On Thu, 2014-07-10 at 20:37 -0500, c. marlow wrote:
>>> I just hope I dont have to put up with LINUX too much longer... Tired
>>> of reformatting.  Hope to replace this machine with a windows machine
>>> sooon!!!
>> Linux is for users with self-responsibility and using some freakish
>> distro, that does cause you issues, so that you need to sent your
>> requests to another distro's mailing list is reckless, far away of being
>> self-responsible. If you need a nanny, than Windows likely is the better
>> choice for your needs, since Linux isn't a replacement for Windows, it's
>> not intended to replace Windows, it's for users with needs that are
>> different from Windows user needs.
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> 1. this computer came with Kubuntu ( pre built) was kinda thrown
> together for me by some friends. Lots of things dont work on it... CD
> ROM etc....
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> 2. LM is based on Kubuntu 14.04 LTS and was told it was ok to post here
> since it is based on Kubuntu.
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 From how I do with my kids in Kubuntu (not Mint):
Clearly first off all the user has to be created and whatever "rights" 
you want to give it defined. For example I restrict sudo/adm rights and 
sometimes internet. Password set and so on

1. choose "switch user" on whatever menu system you are using
2. wait for login prompt for users, choose your cousin/kids/whatever

once he/she/they/it are done let them log off and you should be back in 
your session


Have only bothered with tty session when "stuck in a corner" after bad 
installation/upgrade

Kind regards
Sinclair