> The first mistake would be that the scripts are run as root. > If they must be run as root, then you probably should be checking > their functionality anyway. > In which case, you can add the -p as your checking. > Otherwise letting some scripts run as root without even questioning > it...well I think people joined this mailing list to get away from > such bad practices and not turn a blind eye to them.
Actually, the first mistake would be typing with your brain turned off. 'WHO' other than root can restore a backup or do anything else to a root filesystem? I would not need to question the cron scripts I use to do backups, nor the functionality of Amanda or other backup programs used in good practice. Tar is old and a has dozens of dependent programs that will not work with this "new and improved" version. That patch is well meaning, but misconceived IMO. Marty B. -- A better mousetrap results in better mice. C. Darwin.
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