linuxmint / linuxmint/slick-greeter
Bootup now requires password to get to desktop after setting it to no password for the last 6 years
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Description
As of about 16th Sept all 7 of my computers require me to enter my password after reaching desktop. Six years ago I set it to login automatically so this is new.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the boot-to-desktop login flow and reviewing the automatic-login settings shown in the attached screenshots. Compare behavior before and after the reported 16 September change; done means the affected systems reach the desktop without an unexpected password prompt.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- authentication, desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100