[CentOS] Disable login at boot

[Dan Hyatt]

On 5/20/2014 11:51 PM, Clint Dilks wrote:
> On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 2:18 PM, John R Pierce <pierce at hogranch.com> wrote:
>
>> On 5/20/2014 6:59 PM, Karalyn Capone wrote:
>>> Not disable the screen. I just want the machine to log in on boot
>> automatically.
>>
>> huh?   linux boots up and runs all services without any console log
>> on.   This isn't MS Windows.
>>
>> anything you want running automatically, put it in a service script in
>> /etc/rc.d/init.d and symlinked to appropriate run level directories via
>> chkconfig servicename on
>>
>> or put it in /etc/rc.local although that method is rather deprecated.
I can think of a time/place where you would NOT want people to have to 
log in. You are setting up either virtualized sessions or a standalone 
kiosk where you want people to be able to go specific locations/websites
But not have to log on.

For instance, you have a kiosk, not connected to the internet,  and you 
want people to be able to view your standalone web pages
Another instance, is a business center where you want people to be able 
to surf specific web pages, you set up a user with no password who goes 
straight to the webpage or java app and has very restricted access (even 
having the whole thing on a read only filesystem...except for logs
>>
> Hi,  from reading this thread I am beginning to think that the OP has a
> Desktop type install and wants people to be able to be logged in as a
> specific user without entering a password.
>
> If I am correct does the advice at the bottom of this page may work
> https://www.centos.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5625
>
> I haven't tested this myself :)
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