Howto prevent ubuntu locking the screen when closing the laptop lid.
Thanks to jrib in irc://freenode.net/#ubuntu for this one.
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Run gconf-editor (with alt+F2)
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Go to or search for /desktop/gnome/lockdown
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Tick disable_lock_screen
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Restart gnome (ctrl+alt+backspace - after saving your documents it’s a bit brutal!)