SolutionBase: Get a handle on GNOME settings with Gconf-edit
To change the key click on the checkbox under the Value field.
This can be a boon to administrators that need to clamp down on certain configurations company wide. Obviously, though, the mandatory settings only apply to the machine that Gconf tool is on. This is perfect if this server is used as an application server. But if your users all have their own machines you would have to set everything up and create an image to use as an install means. This still works because the users would have to have the administrator password to get to the Gconf mandatory window editor.
Final Thoughts
Gconf is a very handy tool for the Linux desktop administrator. Even though it has a bad reputation among GNOME developers, you can see how this tool can make your job as an administrator much less of a headache.
This can be a boon to administrators that need to clamp down on certain configurations company wide. Obviously, though, the mandatory settings only apply to the machine that Gconf tool is on. This is perfect if this server is used as an application server. But if your users all have their own machines you would have to set everything up and create an image to use as an install means. This still works because the users would have to have the administrator password to get to the Gconf mandatory window editor.
Final Thoughts
Gconf is a very handy tool for the Linux desktop administrator. Even though it has a bad reputation among GNOME developers, you can see how this tool can make your job as an administrator much less of a headache.
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