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This is a discussion on timer for logging out from PuTTy within the Shell scripting forums, part of the Development/Scripting category; hey all, Is there a way to set a timer that after x minutes/hours to log out from PuTTy by ...
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14-08-2008, 05:03 PM
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timer for logging out from PuTTy
hey all,
Is there a way to set a timer that after x minutes/hours to log out from PuTTy by the command "logout" ? thanks. 
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15-08-2008, 05:12 PM
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15-08-2008, 06:25 PM
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hey rockdalinux
thanks for trying to help! i have edited the file /etc/bashrc and searched for the word by --> :/TMOUT Pattern not found :TMOUT And the second thing i am not root--(normal user),, i wish to apply this logout on-my-self! thanks again.
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16-08-2008, 03:28 AM
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You need to append TMOUT=300. This will set for all users. I suggest add something as follows to your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.bashrc
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echo 'export TMOUT=300' >> ~/.bash_profile 300 seconds == 5 minuets to auto logout.
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