[SunHELP] Screen Saver Password Problem

[-Mark-]

I've seen this happen.  Try using the root passwd. 
That usually works for any login that has Screensaver
locked.  Someone else might remember the fix, which I
can't at this moment.

Mark

--- Jeff Feller <jeff at bitz.net> wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> It seems like I've been asking to many questions
> lately - sorry!  This
> time I am really having a weird problem.  When I log
> into CDE and of
> course go to bed or something to where the screen
> saver password comes on,
> I go to unlock the screen and my password doesn't
> work.  I dont have CAPS
> ON, I'm typing it right.. but it NEVER works.  I
> then ssh into the machine
> and can login just fine using the exact same
> password as I'm trying on the
> screen saver.  The first time I had to reboot the
> machine -- as in power
> down - not a proper shut down because for some
> reason ssh wasn't running
> or the DNS wasn't working - anyway.. (it's just a
> workstation at home
> anyway).  
> 
> Soo.. any reason why my password on my screen lock
> thing wouldn't work but
> I can login to CDE using the same password?  This to
> me, is a bit strange.
> 
> 
> Jeff Feller
> Director of Network Operations
> BitZ Communications
> P.O. Box 157
> Surrey, ND  58785
> 
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