Its been a long time since I handled any linux system but I think the variable can be configured in one of the security screens in the mandrake control center.
Or it may not be working perfectly in your case. I have some installations that it does not work and in some cases in did. I never did claim any expertise on the subject but I think leaving a launched application at work counts as a valid activity in your user's part. Ciao! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Anne Wilson Sent: 17. joulukuuta 2002 10:24 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] is it rebooting or what? On Tuesday 17 Dec 2002 8:17 am, Anuerin Diaz wrote: > It's the timeout environment variable (TMOUT). After x number of > seconds of inactivity the user is logged off automatically. It's a > security feature. > Is this set as part of a security level? I ask because I leave my mailbox collecting all night, ready for a morning read, and it's always OK in the morning. Anne
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