Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 174949
Don't pause on incorrect password until multiple failures
Last modified: 2007-11-30 17:11:18 EST
Description of problem: When you mistype the password in the locked gnome-screensaver dialgoue, it does a good job to show that it becomes locked out for a few seconds. However, it should not do this until after 2 or 3 incorrect passwords. Also, might it be good to have it lockout for longer each time (up to a maximum of say, 15 seconds)? (If so, this should reset after a few minutes of no passwords being put in.) Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): gnome-screensaver-0.0.20-1 Steps to Reproduce: 1. Wait for screen to lock 2. Mistype password Actual results: Dialogue becomes locked out for a few seconds. Expected results: Dialogue doesn't "lockout" until 2 or 3 failures.
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The current dialogue seems good enough. I am happy for it to remain as is.