Locking the screen

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On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:10:40 -0600, "Dennis J. Tuchler" <dennis.tuchler at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I've been looking for a way to lock my screen subject to my user's
> password, so that I could leave the screen with the applications and
> documents open while I left the office for a bit.  Is there such a way?
> When I check "save sessions for future logins" and then log out, when I
> log back in I find all the applications have been exited.

use xscreensaver - it even gives you a settings manager plugin to change the options

Auke