[X4U] Multiple Users-Panther

[Kirk McElhearn]

On 11/7/04 6:22 AM, "B Gardner" <mailmehere at mindspring.com> wrote:

> I need some information and details on setting up multiple users in
> Panther. Just got an iMac G5 and trying to set it up for my family.
> Keep getting sporadic dialogs that some application is not available to
> one or the other daughters. I gave them "no limits" setting but they
> are still seeing the "does not have permissions or privileges" dialogs.
> And yes, I repaired permissions.
> 
> If anyone knows a good reference source please pass it along.

You wouldn't go wrong with my e-book on Users and Accounts in Panther.

http://www.mcelhearn.com/article.php?story=20040921171841531

As for your specific problem, it seems strange - all users, unless limits
are set, should be able to access all applications, as long as those apps
are in the Applications folder. Is that where they are?

Best,
 
 
Kirk
 
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