I welcome the new security options and root
should be avoided.
But, I don't have time to read up on all the new
changes. In an upgrade to 8.0 I would expect a
sharp learning curve.
I would like some response when I run into these
new walls built by Mandrake. A note in the new
security logs would be helpful. "Root tried to do
foofoo and that is not allowed". We are all used
to the lengthy tweaking period after a new
install, but now I have to wonder if every little
glitch is caused by the new security.
pelon
On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, you wrote:
> My understanding is that this is a UNIX/LINUX thing, not a Mandrake
> thing. Other distros would have the same functionality (I use this
> word intentionally!)
>
> One needs to understand that Root is not a user! Root is administrator.
> Get that one and you will keep your system longer than anyone who uses
> a Windows-based system...including NT/2000 where users are generally
> only given domain USER rights, but are sometimes given admin capabilities.
> When they are given these extra privileges, they should be given two separate
> logins ... one for normal use and one for admin responsibilities to keep the
> network secure. Most network administrators know this, but some still
> don't get it.
>
> Bambi
