Try the following link (watch for line wrap).

http://forums.itrc.hp.com/cm/QuestionAnswer/1,,0xb82706350fe2d61190050090279cd0f9,00.html


> I am a bit confused as to what you are trying to do.  Access.conf is 
> generally used for web related stuff.  However, based on your description, 
> you are trying to "control" local logins.  Also, based on the syntax you 
> used, it looks should be using host.allow and/or host.deny files.
> 
> As I said, I am a bit confused on what you are asking - so if I've really 
> missed it and am way out in left field, just ignore me.

>>I am having a issue using the access.conf file in RH 7.2 that I hope someone
>>can help with. I want to restrict console logins to only root. I add the
>>following line to the access.conf file.
>>
>>-:ALL EXCEPT root:LOCAL
>>
>>However, it has no effect at all, anyone can still log into the console. Can
>>someone tell me what I am missing? I am having the problem on multiple
>>systems, so I am pretty sure it's just me! Thanks.