Stop Inactivity

m435tr0d · #1 October 31st, 2005, 08:27 AM

I am working on a mac OSX 10.3.9, which I unfortunately do not have admin permissions. I do not want to reset the password. I do however need to stop the system from going into inactivity. The system has the option to logout after 60 minutes of inactivity checked. I cannot change it since I do not have the admin password, but I would like to work around it by simply running a program that may keep the computer active to avoid it logging off. Anyone have any suggestions?

bobw · #2 October 31st, 2005, 10:16 AM

Set your email app to check every 10 minutes or so.

m435tr0d · #3 October 31st, 2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bobw

Set your email app to check every 10 minutes or so.

Will this actually keep the computer from going inactive? I am not all too sure if that would work...

bobw · #4 October 31st, 2005, 11:59 AM

Well, checking email would be an activity, so it should work.

sirstaunch · #5 October 31st, 2005, 12:33 PM

Not necessary, My Mail is active all the time to check every 10 mins, doesn't stop my Machine from going to sleep sorry Bob

Do you need to see the desktop m435tr0d? Maybe run iTunes visual at fullscreen, that should keep it active

bobw · #6 October 31st, 2005, 12:39 PM

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The system has the option to logout after 60 minutes of inactivity checked.

That's not sleep.

m435tr0d · #7 October 31st, 2005, 01:07 PM

Yes, I guess if there is perhaps a program for running scripts out there? Does anyone know of a good program? Then I bet there is a script somewhere which will simply move my mouse cursor from time to time. That would keep from becoming inactive! I know that exactly what I speak of already exists for PC, and it is for this very reason.

bobw · #8 October 31st, 2005, 01:11 PM

Jiggler