Computer should NOT shutdown from Guest or Standard user while an Administrator user is still logged in

[Marc Deslauriers]

On 14-04-02 08:29 AM, Amr Ibrahim wrote:
>> I disagree with your reasoning. It's preventing users who have console access
>> from shutting down the machine that will result in data loss, as they will
>> simply fallback to using the power button or the magic sysrq key.
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>> If the user does not have console access, then it's reasonable that they would
>> not be allowed to shut down if other users are logged in.
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>> Marc.
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> OK, I agree with you Marc. If the user has console access, then, at least, s/he
> should be presented with a warning message of data loss of other users.
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> Or a better solution is to advise the user of the correct action (as described
> in the bug) and let him/her decide.
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There's some historical discussion, and design for the warning dialogs in this bug:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity-greeter/+bug/861171

Marc.