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This is an alternative or addition to, but not a duplicate of, bug
#185586 .

Due to bug #161106 , it is not possible to have two (or more) users both
logged with Compiz (advanced desktop effects). Generally the first to
log in gets Compiz and subsequent users do not.

There is no warning, most users will find this counter-intuitive and
confusing. Because Switch Users is most likely to be used by families
sharing a computer, the users who encounter this bug will generally not
be very experienced. They may report duplicate bugs or clog up support
forums.

Since bug #161106 is unlikely to be resolved any time soon - certainly
not in time for Hardy - then, administrators (those on the sudo wheel)
should have the ability to turn fast user switching completely off.

For example, in System - Administration - Users and Groups - Users
Settings, a  new checkbox named "Disable Fast User Switching".

The result of this box being checked would be:

- Fast User Switcher applet removed for all users
- No Switch Users button on the Quit... applet for all users
- No Switch Users button on the screen lock (after screensaver) for all users

The checkbox would be unchecked by default.

** Affects: gnome-system-tools (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Wishlist
         Status: Confirmed


** Tags: multiseat
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Missing option to disable Fast User Switching
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/185599
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