Re: New modules in 2.14

[Alan Cox <alan lxorguk ukuu org uk>]

On Gwe, 2006-01-20 at 09:05 +0000, Matthew Garrett wrote:
> > currently has no mechanism for making a distinction between background
> > users and the user that currently 'controls' the machine.
> 
> I don't think hal's the right layer to make that distinction. I'm 
> working on implementing it at the dbus level.

I question the existance of such a distinction. Take an HP box with four
monitor heads and four keyboards. Who is "in control". Or consider a
tape monkey in the server room.

Sometimes it is clear and useful - many desktops, most laptops but not
something you can implement blindly.