> > Is tsak enabled when starting the X session from the
> command line (startx)
> > or only through TDM? If yes, then how is tsak enabled
> when X is started
> > through startx? If no, then does tsak serve a purpose
> for startx users?
> >
> > Just asking because I am a startx person and I use PS/2
> keyboards and I don't see these issues. I could test more through
> TDM....
> 
> Only from TDM.  tsak brings significant security
> benefits, but apparently contains several bugs.  I suggest turning it off if you
> are experiencing problems and know that no one else has access to your
> computer via a second graphics-capable account.

Ok, thanks. I think SAK is a sound idea, but as I typically run X from the command line, I have little experience with TDM. Occasionally I test TDM, but not as often I should.

Why is SAK needed for graphical logins but not command line logins?

Darrell