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blux

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Registered: 2012-08-17

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systemd-logind in combination with seatd

I am using `seatd` in combination with sway.

I just checked my system and `systemd-logind` is also running, so it seems to me I am using two services to provide seat management support. Is it possible to mask `systemd-logind` while keeping `seatd` without breaking my system?

Head_on_a_Stick

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Re: systemd-logind in combination with seatd

You'll need polkit if you want to do without seatd. See also https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/73547?p … &sort=desc

EDIT: if you mask systemd-logind then you won't be able to log in. So you do need both that and seatd.

Last edited by Head_on_a_Stick (2022-07-02 13:31:25)

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blux

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Registered: 2012-08-17

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Re: systemd-logind in combination with seatd

Thank you, so I guess installing `seatd` then does not make a whole lot of sense.

Head_on_a_Stick

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Re: systemd-logind in combination with seatd

Well it lets you dump polkit. Worth it's weight in gold IMO

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