The problem was:
> This isn't a straight-down-the-line DU prob, but
> related. A user has loaded a package called xwin32,
> an X windowing tool, onto his PC. When he connects to
> an Alpha 400 4/233 running DU 3.2c, gets the login
> screen, then the message:
>
> "Cannot obtain database information on this terminal"
This list has come to the rescue! I received about a dozen
responses, somewhat varied. The most common pointed
out that this is dealt with in the FAQ, as follows:
G4. How do I allow xdm sessions at C2 security?
If you get the error 'Cannot obtain database information on this terminal',
Follow this advice from the Digital support people and change the
files /etc/auth/system/ttys, /etc/auth/system/devassign and /etc/securettys
as follows:
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In the following, replace host, host.sub.domain and n.n.n.n by the
hostname, full domain name and IP address of the host(s) you are trying to
connect from.
Add lines like the following to /etc/auth/system/ttys :
host\:0:t_devname=host\:0:t_xdisplay:t_login_timeout#0:chkent:
Add lines like the following to /etc/auth/system/devassign :
host\:0:v_devs=host\:0,host.sub.domain\:0,n.n.n.n\:0:v_type=xdisplay:chkent:
Add lines like the following to /etc/securettys :
host.sub.domain:0
host:0
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This is the first thing I tried and it worked. I'm pleased, the user is
impressed and I can notch up at least one win for the day.
Many thanks to all who answered.
Cheers,
Lyn
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"May your alleys be free of orgs." - R. Zelazny
<*> Lyn Kempter (l.kempter_at_cqu.edu.au)
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Received on Tue Apr 02 1996 - 06:55:04 NZST