What is proxy user for?

2007-08-27 Thread Riaan Kruger
Does anybody know why there is a proxy user? I am trying to get an understanding what the different users in /etc/passwd are for. A more general question probably would be, Is there any documentation/resource that gives information/motivation for the users and groups in /etc/? Thanx in advance _

Re: What is proxy user for?

2007-08-27 Thread Lowell Gilbert
"Riaan Kruger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Does anybody know why there is a proxy user? pf, apparently. > I am trying to get an understanding what the different users in /etc/passwd > are for. A more general question probably would be, Is there any > documentation/resource that gives informati