Re: [cobalt-users] Question: Will making root pword diff from admin cause trouble?

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carrie Bartkowiak" <ravencarrie@xxxxxxxx>
To: <cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [cobalt-users] Question: Will making root pword diff from admin
cause trouble?


> On Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:10:18 -0500, Michael mumbled something like:
> >>I find it hard to
> >>believe the GUI can operate properly WITHOUT the ability to root.
>
> You have to remember that scripts don't need passwords to operate.
> They're owned and grouped as root, so they'll run as root no matter
> what the password is.

Which is why it is important to *never* let anyone have root access, even
for a short time, unless you are prepared to wipe your box.  Consider the
cost, then decide what persons are that trustworthy.

> --
> CarrieB
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> Help! Email me your suggestions today!
>
Bill
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