Might have edited something in dconf-editor, not sure how to undo
I was trying to follow these instructions so that I could get rid of the swipe up screen that Ubuntu goes to when it has been idle for a while.
Disable lock screen does not disable the slide up lock screen
First of all, some things to note about those instructions:
1) You have to first run (I realize the standard is probably not to mention this, as it's elementary for most users).
sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
2) For opening dcomf tools, the correct command is (a hyphen instead of underscore character):
dconf-editor
Once I ran that command and typed in my password, the GUI opened up. I wasn't sure where to continue with the instructions (whether I am typing the information somewhere in the GUI or what). In my confusion, I went back to terminal and I thought it wanted my password again. So, I typed it in, but actually I was on the next line and so it just typed as a line of text. Now I am not sure if what I typed violated the warning to 'be careful' when in dconf Editor. I don't see any way to erase what I typed because I already pressed enter. Do I need to undo what I did?
Edit:
Also, where should I put the script?sudo gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'true'
In the new typing area in terminal, I assume? (It's typing area that does not have the normal looking command prompt, username@mycomputer but instead each line is totally blank)
18.04 dconf
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I was trying to follow these instructions so that I could get rid of the swipe up screen that Ubuntu goes to when it has been idle for a while.
Disable lock screen does not disable the slide up lock screen
First of all, some things to note about those instructions:
1) You have to first run (I realize the standard is probably not to mention this, as it's elementary for most users).
sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
2) For opening dcomf tools, the correct command is (a hyphen instead of underscore character):
dconf-editor
Once I ran that command and typed in my password, the GUI opened up. I wasn't sure where to continue with the instructions (whether I am typing the information somewhere in the GUI or what). In my confusion, I went back to terminal and I thought it wanted my password again. So, I typed it in, but actually I was on the next line and so it just typed as a line of text. Now I am not sure if what I typed violated the warning to 'be careful' when in dconf Editor. I don't see any way to erase what I typed because I already pressed enter. Do I need to undo what I did?
Edit:
Also, where should I put the script?sudo gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'true'
In the new typing area in terminal, I assume? (It's typing area that does not have the normal looking command prompt, username@mycomputer but instead each line is totally blank)
18.04 dconf
asked 2 days ago
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I think you just typed your password in a terminal window and it will try to run your password as a command when you exit out of the GUI. You should be OK, unless your password is the same as an executable in the /usr/bin directory. I replicated your steps in Ubuntu 18.04.
– PSA
2 days ago
1
You think you have a problem but aren't sure? If so your question is invalid because you should only ask about a problem you do have not about what possible problems you might have.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
2 days ago
@PSA Fortunately, I am not in the habit of making passwords the same name as executables. Terminal isn't prompting for a command but is instead in free form typing, except that once I press enter, I can't go back to that line. I am editing my original post for more clarity and questions.
– whitelightning
yesterday
@WinEunuuchs2Unix You are right, the question was off point. I am confused about where to put the script & if I had done anything that I needed to undo (the prior is the only real question left).
– whitelightning
yesterday
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I was trying to follow these instructions so that I could get rid of the swipe up screen that Ubuntu goes to when it has been idle for a while.
Disable lock screen does not disable the slide up lock screen
First of all, some things to note about those instructions:
1) You have to first run (I realize the standard is probably not to mention this, as it's elementary for most users).
sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
2) For opening dcomf tools, the correct command is (a hyphen instead of underscore character):
dconf-editor
Once I ran that command and typed in my password, the GUI opened up. I wasn't sure where to continue with the instructions (whether I am typing the information somewhere in the GUI or what). In my confusion, I went back to terminal and I thought it wanted my password again. So, I typed it in, but actually I was on the next line and so it just typed as a line of text. Now I am not sure if what I typed violated the warning to 'be careful' when in dconf Editor. I don't see any way to erase what I typed because I already pressed enter. Do I need to undo what I did?
Edit:
Also, where should I put the script?sudo gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'true'
In the new typing area in terminal, I assume? (It's typing area that does not have the normal looking command prompt, username@mycomputer but instead each line is totally blank)
18.04 dconf
asked 2 days ago
whitelightningwhitelightning
3510
I was trying to follow these instructions so that I could get rid of the swipe up screen that Ubuntu goes to when it has been idle for a while.
Disable lock screen does not disable the slide up lock screen
First of all, some things to note about those instructions:
1) You have to first run (I realize the standard is probably not to mention this, as it's elementary for most users).
sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
2) For opening dcomf tools, the correct command is (a hyphen instead of underscore character):
dconf-editor
Once I ran that command and typed in my password, the GUI opened up. I wasn't sure where to continue with the instructions (whether I am typing the information somewhere in the GUI or what). In my confusion, I went back to terminal and I thought it wanted my password again. So, I typed it in, but actually I was on the next line and so it just typed as a line of text. Now I am not sure if what I typed violated the warning to 'be careful' when in dconf Editor. I don't see any way to erase what I typed because I already pressed enter. Do I need to undo what I did?
Edit:
Also, where should I put the script?sudo gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'true'
In the new typing area in terminal, I assume? (It's typing area that does not have the normal looking command prompt, username@mycomputer but instead each line is totally blank)
18.04 dconf
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I think you just typed your password in a terminal window and it will try to run your password as a command when you exit out of the GUI. You should be OK, unless your password is the same as an executable in the /usr/bin directory. I replicated your steps in Ubuntu 18.04.
– PSA
2 days ago
1
You think you have a problem but aren't sure? If so your question is invalid because you should only ask about a problem you do have not about what possible problems you might have.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
2 days ago
@PSA Fortunately, I am not in the habit of making passwords the same name as executables. Terminal isn't prompting for a command but is instead in free form typing, except that once I press enter, I can't go back to that line. I am editing my original post for more clarity and questions.
– whitelightning
yesterday
@WinEunuuchs2Unix You are right, the question was off point. I am confused about where to put the script & if I had done anything that I needed to undo (the prior is the only real question left).
– whitelightning
yesterday
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I think you just typed your password in a terminal window and it will try to run your password as a command when you exit out of the GUI. You should be OK, unless your password is the same as an executable in the /usr/bin directory. I replicated your steps in Ubuntu 18.04.
– PSA
2 days ago
1
You think you have a problem but aren't sure? If so your question is invalid because you should only ask about a problem you do have not about what possible problems you might have.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
2 days ago
@PSA Fortunately, I am not in the habit of making passwords the same name as executables. Terminal isn't prompting for a command but is instead in free form typing, except that once I press enter, I can't go back to that line. I am editing my original post for more clarity and questions.
– whitelightning
yesterday
@WinEunuuchs2Unix You are right, the question was off point. I am confused about where to put the script & if I had done anything that I needed to undo (the prior is the only real question left).
– whitelightning
yesterday
I think you just typed your password in a terminal window and it will try to run your password as a command when you exit out of the GUI. You should be OK, unless your password is the same as an executable in the /usr/bin directory. I replicated your steps in Ubuntu 18.04.
– PSA
2 days ago
I think you just typed your password in a terminal window and it will try to run your password as a command when you exit out of the GUI. You should be OK, unless your password is the same as an executable in the /usr/bin directory. I replicated your steps in Ubuntu 18.04.
– PSA
2 days ago
1
1
You think you have a problem but aren't sure? If so your question is invalid because you should only ask about a problem you do have not about what possible problems you might have.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
2 days ago
You think you have a problem but aren't sure? If so your question is invalid because you should only ask about a problem you do have not about what possible problems you might have.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
2 days ago
@PSA Fortunately, I am not in the habit of making passwords the same name as executables. Terminal isn't prompting for a command but is instead in free form typing, except that once I press enter, I can't go back to that line. I am editing my original post for more clarity and questions.
– whitelightning
yesterday
@PSA Fortunately, I am not in the habit of making passwords the same name as executables. Terminal isn't prompting for a command but is instead in free form typing, except that once I press enter, I can't go back to that line. I am editing my original post for more clarity and questions.
– whitelightning
yesterday
@WinEunuuchs2Unix You are right, the question was off point. I am confused about where to put the script & if I had done anything that I needed to undo (the prior is the only real question left).
– whitelightning
yesterday
@WinEunuuchs2Unix You are right, the question was off point. I am confused about where to put the script & if I had done anything that I needed to undo (the prior is the only real question left).
– whitelightning
yesterday
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I think you just typed your password in a terminal window and it will try to run your password as a command when you exit out of the GUI. You should be OK, unless your password is the same as an executable in the /usr/bin directory. I replicated your steps in Ubuntu 18.04.
– PSA
2 days ago
1
You think you have a problem but aren't sure? If so your question is invalid because you should only ask about a problem you do have not about what possible problems you might have.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
2 days ago
@PSA Fortunately, I am not in the habit of making passwords the same name as executables. Terminal isn't prompting for a command but is instead in free form typing, except that once I press enter, I can't go back to that line. I am editing my original post for more clarity and questions.
– whitelightning
yesterday
@WinEunuuchs2Unix You are right, the question was off point. I am confused about where to put the script & if I had done anything that I needed to undo (the prior is the only real question left).
– whitelightning
yesterday