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[Dan Fuhry <1430246@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We are using Ubuntu in a public computer lab and this issue is
presenting a substantial challenge to keeping the computers accessible
without a trained attendant present.

While I don't usually add "me too" comments, it would be really helpful
to see some progress on this. Thanks!

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Title:
  Impossible to unlock lock screen for user without password

Status in unity-greeter package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  One of the options in Ubuntu when creating a user is to give that user
  no password. On the login screen, one simply clicks a button to log
  such a user in. On the lock screen, however, one is required to enter
  a password. Entering no password doesn't work, and entering a random
  password doesn't work. The user without a password is stuck on the
  lock screen forever.

  I was able to reproduce this issue on Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS. It's a
  fairly serious issue since the default system behavior is to
  automatically lock after a few minutes.

  An emergency workaround is to click the Change User button to return
  to the main login screen, and then proceed from there.

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