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bobland

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Registered: 2009-10-02

Posts: 8

Log out prompt

I recently ran an update on Arch and now, when I log out I am prompted for a password.  I don't use a log in manager, just go directly into Arch.  Using a password to log out is absurd in this situation.

How do I remove this prompt?

Thanks,
Burt

Wapush

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Registered: 2006-12-14

Posts: 140

Re: Log out prompt

Hi

Maybe a misconfiguration of PolicyKit/ConsoleKit?

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bobland

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Registered: 2009-10-02

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Re: Log out prompt

Would you explain further?  What is the PolicyKit/ConsoleKit and where can it be found?

etnlWings

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Registered: 2007-10-30

Posts: 218

Re: Log out prompt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PolicyKit

Easiest way to configure it is to install policykit-gnome.

Wapush

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Registered: 2006-12-14

Posts: 140

Re: Log out prompt

Hi

About your problem, it seems that Arch have recently made some changes in how they manage Hal, ConsoleKit and PolicyKit.

There are already many questions about this on the Archlinux forum:
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=654096
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=59954
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=84519
You'll have more chance to solve your issue by asking there.

Would you explain further?  What is the PolicyKit/ConsoleKit and where can it be found?

By using ArchLinux, you need to make some efforts to learn how it works. Their documentation (wiki) is generally clear, concise, complete and well explained.

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bobland

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Registered: 2009-10-02

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Re: Log out prompt

Wapush,
I originally asked the question on that forum and the thread went nowhere.  I've already gotten better responsed here.