On Tue, Aug 07, 2001 at 01:35:48AM -0400, Joey Hess wrote: > dialout: > > HELP: Is this used for /dev/cua devices or something?
Like, find /dev -group dialout > dip: > > HELP: WHat did this group's name signify? DIaluP? The name dip probably comes from the name of the dip program. :) > pppd may only be run by users in the dip group (and by root of > course). The dip/dialout distinction is useful when you allow a user just to use the available PPP connections, but not let them open a serial port at will. (AFAICT) Note also that this document about the groups should probably go into the never-finished Debian System Administrator's Manual. -- Digital Electronic Being Intended for Assassination and Nullification