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From: Marko Rauhamaa <marko@pacujo.net>
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Subject: Re: Keep one GUI always on TOP while python code is running
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Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info>:

> Does that work when xscreensaver or equivalent has locked the system?
> If so, that's a security vulnerability.

Depends on the semantics of the screensaver. Its scope is the current
X11 session.

In my home, different family members have different VTs. Locking one VT
shouldn't prevent you from switching over to a different one.


Marko