Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:52:43 -0400 From: Bill Moran <wmoran@potentialtech.com> To: Frederique Rijsdijk <frederique@isafeelin.org> Cc: FreeBSD-Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Automatic screen lock when leaving desk Message-ID: <20090714115243.e454e09b.wmoran@potentialtech.com> In-Reply-To: <4A5CA4F1.6090605@isafeelin.org> References: <4A5CA4F1.6090605@isafeelin.org>
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In response to Frederique Rijsdijk <frederique@isafeelin.org>: > > I'm looking for a way to automaticaly lock my X session when I leave my > desk. Probably just using 'xlockmore -mode blank' or such. But how to > detect? > > It could be infrared based (heat signature), video based (webcam w/ > motion detection) or even mechanical (switch in seat? meh..). > > And how would FreeBSD interface with such device? Most likely via USB, > since my lt doesn't have any serial ports. > > Any ideas? Experience? Unless your requirements are really as strict as you state, you're probably better off just installing xscreensaver and configuring it to lock the screen after a reasonable amount of inactivity. -- Bill Moran http://www.potentialtech.com http://people.collaborativefusion.com/~wmoran/
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