Christof Wollenhaupt wrote: > Hi Paul, > >> The other major operating systems simply make it impossible for a normal > user to do anything damaging in system folders. Show them all the files, but > don't let them modify them. > > How exactly is this any different from what Windows does in the past 10 > years? > > You can only modify files in the Windows folder when you are logged in as an > Administrator. For two years now you even have to confirm this action when > you are an administrator. And even then the system will restore the core > components automatically. > > As a normal user you have read-only access in Windows except for your home > directory and the public folder.
Hmm. My mom's XP Home which she purchased about 4 years ago set her up as a "Computer Administrator" and she can freely delete or rename files in in c:\Windows. Has this finally changed? Paul _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/4a95646e.8060...@ulmcnett.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
