Re: Disabling the power button

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From: David Lemson
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 01:16

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ccastc2@prism.gatech.EDU (Benjamin H. Cowan) writes:


>  I don't normally read this group and what I need may be in the FAQ (if it
>exists), but I'd appreciate a little info.  I've just help install a room
>full of NeXTs that will be online for public use at Tech.  I was wondering
>if there was a way to configure the power button in the software so that it
>will not work.  If so, then how can one power it off without unplugging it?

As root, dwrite loginwindow PowerOffDisabled Yes
The only way to power off is to hit Command-~ and hit the power key,
or Command-Command-~ and halt, power, or whatever.
It is safest to tell users about "Command-~", though because they
won't go typing 'mon' in the NMI window if they don't know about it.
-- 
David Lemson                                                 (217) 244-1205
University of Illinois NeXT Campus Consultant  / CCSO NeXT Lab System Admin
Internet : lemson@uiuc.edu                 UUCP :...!uiucuxc!uiucux1!lemson 
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