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Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login" by gtirloni on Monday May 27, 2024 @01:19PM (#40492739)
what's the difference between login and logon?
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Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login" by interbased on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @01:45AM (#40497685)
I believe “login” is the process of actually logging in, or the set of credentials used to log in. “Logon” refers to the act of connecting to something. They’re often used interchangeably, though.
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