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From: marc@wopr.uu.ch (Marc Balmer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Unix like login for the Atari ????
Message-ID: <69@wopr.uu.ch>
Date: 3 Nov 90 13:31:57 GMT
References: <15516@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> <1990Oct23.093450.1568@fulcrum.bt.co.uk>
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jvt@its.bt.co.uk (John Trickey) writes:

>In article <15516@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> burnett@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Andy Burnett) writes:
>>
>>   I am looking for a Unix-like login utility.  What I want is something
>>to allow me to logon and have access to everything, and say have my roomate
>>logon and have restricted access to files contained on the HD (not logging on
>>simultaneously, of course).  Is this possible on the Atari?

>I believe mx2 in binaries/volume3 may help you.  It is a multi-tasking OS
>(I think) but it does contain a login function.  I have not tried it yet
>so I cannot help you on how well it works.

Try "Remote Access", it allows you to login to any ST Computers and gives
you full access to the system via a UNIX like shell. The login is UNIX 
similar and need username/password. Remote Access can also be run as desk
accessory, waiting for a remote call or login.

- Marc