10.7 (Lion) will by default, no longer allow anyone except the current console user to dismiss an active password protected screen saver. In previous versions of Mac OS X, it was possible to enter the name of any local administrator account credentials and bypass the screen saver, regardless of who was currently logged into the console.
In this environment computers are required to be locked so IT maintains a local master admin account on all computers so that an IT staff member could do maintenance/troubleshooting at an end user's Mac locked with a screen saver. The end user is not required to be present to physically unlock the screen saver. I believe this problem exists if you ARD in to the computer as well. In 10.6 you would be required to edit the /etc/pam.d/screensaver file in order for this to work but that does not work in 10.7. Part of the problem in 10.7 is that with a locked screensaver only the credentials of the current console user is presented and it doesn't appear that there is anyway to switch to another admin user. Does anyone know if this behavior can be changed? Am I just missing something really simple? Thanks, Scott CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This fax and any attachments thereto may contain information which is privileged and confidential, and is intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) named above. Any use whatsoever of the information contained herein (including, but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution in any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by email and destroy the document and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation.
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