Logon Script Error - "does not work with the limitations...."

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wdsnews - 10 Feb 2008 01:16 GMT

I've recently learned to write scripts on the Mac that can be launched
during the logon process. We use scripts to mount Server2003 volumes during
the logon process for students and teachers. I named the Student script
"Student Logon". For obvious reasons, we're using Parental Controls on the
Students to limit their access. That means we must add the logon script to
the list of approved programs before it can be used.

When I attempted to update the approved list by adding the script to a
student's account, the Account Manager in System Preferences returns an
error:

"Student Logon" does not work with the limitations you have selected.

So, either I've created the script incorrectly or I've tried to add it to
the approved list incorrectly. I sure appreciate your advice.

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Paul Williams - 12 Feb 2008 16:04 GMT

Could the script be calling an application that you haven't given explicit
permissions to use?

On 10/02/2008 01:16, in article OUbF5K4aIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl,

> I've recently learned to write scripts on the Mac that can be launched
> during the logon process. We use scripts to mount Server2003 volumes during
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> So, either I've created the script incorrectly or I've tried to add it to
> the approved list incorrectly. I sure appreciate your advice.

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WDSnews - 20 Feb 2008 03:22 GMT

Paul,

Thanks for your reply. At this point in the process, the script hasn't been
called to execute. So it doesn't seem possible that it could be the 'called
on' app that causes a problem. Nevertheless, it's a simple script that only
calls on Finder.

tell application "Finder"
mount volume "cifs://Server1/Apps"
mount volume "cifs://Server1/StudentWork"
end tell

The error occurs in the Account program of System Preferences. In Parental
Controls of Student, you can choose "Finder & System - (Configure)", and
then choose the (Locate...) button. Upon locating the script, I get the
error mentioned below.

> Could the script be calling an application that you haven't given explicit
> permissions to use?
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>> So, either I've created the script incorrectly or I've tried to add it to
>> the approved list incorrectly. I sure appreciate your advice.

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Clivey - 26 Feb 2008 08:01 GMT

Personally, I'd strongly consider adding a OS X Server to the mix.
Consider these benefits:
1. Wide ranging user preferences forced on clients (not dissimilar to
GP)
2. Auto-mounting of shares
3. Authentication via AD plugin
4. Apple Software Update Services
5. Couple with Apple Remote Desktop for instant viewing and control of
client machines. Command line instructions too... not dissimilar to
RDC but more functions.

there are others - check it out.
Doesn't need to be an XServe - any half reasonable mac will do (and as
long as you are not hosting home profiles - a 100Mb network is fine)
It all adds up to, yes more to learn, but the interface is intuitive
and trust me, you'll save hours of your time...
ATB

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