the why is, just how private is it? is it connected to a lan? the internet? what kinda server? why? to be secure thats why, to prevent screwing with files you should not screw with.
On Thursday 06 June 2002 09:08 am, you wrote: > Well, yes, you'll have that. But why not use the machine? If the intent > of security tools is to keep the 'BAD GUYS tm' out, why are the 'GOOD GUYS > tm' unable to use the system as well? > > Of Course I can login as a lesser user. However, I prefer root access, and > if I have to su - on my private server, then I have to ask, why? > > Damon Lynch wrote: > > I realize I'm talking to a Senior Security Consultant, but my first > > thought is don't login into X as root. Maybe it won't happen then. > > > > Damon > > > > On Thu, 2002-06-06 at 10:01, Albert E. Whale wrote: > > > Hmm, maybe I cannot type, but I could not login to the screensaver > > > (user Root) after the Slideshow utility took over for KDE. Any > > > suggestions? > > > > -- > > Damon Lynch > > Dev-Zone Program Officer > > http://www.dev-zone.org Jabber Messaging: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Tel: +64 4 496 9597 Yahoo Messaging: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
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