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lock(1)

NAME

lock − reserve a terminal

SYNTAX

lock

DESCRIPTION

The lock command requests a password from the user, then asks you to confirm the password by typing it in again.  The terminal refuses to relinquish the terminal until the password is repeated.  If you forget the password, you must log in elsewhere and kill the lock process.

RESTRICTIONS

Should time out after 15 minutes. 

Commands

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