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Date:      31 Oct 97 14:44:35 +0100
From:      leifn@swimsuit.roskildebc.dk (Leif Neland)
To:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Checking for concurrent logins
Message-ID:  <28e_9710312243@swimsuit.roskildebc.dk>
References:   <Pine.BSF.3.96.971031020223.22387D-100000@shell.futuresouth.com>

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At 31 Oct 97 09:08:40 fullermd@futuresouth.com  (2:234/49.99) wrote to Leif Neland regarding Re: Checking for concurrent logins in area "freebsd-questions"

 f> Just to add my $.02, I think disabling the account automatically
 f> in this sort of case is a Bad Idea.  I've had cases where I've
 f> lost my connection, etc, and my previous session is still active
 f> when I get back on.  Perhaps mailing the admin and mailing the
 f> user in question with a warning and request for explanation would
 f> be a good idea.  Then again, I don't know your setup and
 f> environment, so I can't really judge.

I made a script which said "You are already logged in on TTYxxx. Will you continue here?"

Then depending on the answer, either this session or the other was terminated.

This was under SVR3, and I don't have it available now.


Leif Neland
leifn@image.dk

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