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Pantso:

quote:Originally posted by dot.this:
I've been using OS X for about a year, and, after briefly trying admin login, have always logged in as root. I've had no, repeat, NO problems because of it. It makes a lot of things much easier, too. I never have to open up the terminal and type in stuff to extend my privileges, for instance. I just have them, like I did with OS 9.

I think the fears are unfounded. I haven't found anyone who'll say what problems they've had as a result of root login; they just repeat the claim that it's "risky". In my experience, it's not.
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I'm sure you've heard that it's better to be safe than sorry. Well, I guess you were lucky until now. You may still continue to be that lucky, but believe me one day your luck will run out. People with basic knowledge on *NIX-like systems would not do anything that would compromise their system's security.

Faust:
eg:
lets delete that old folder in my home dir...
i should specify the absolute path so I dont delete the wrong folder!
ok heres what i type in the command line:
rm -rf /home/ /user_name/old_folder << woops! someone didnt notice that they accidently hit the spacebar!
oh dear, bye bye home dir.

Faust:

quote:I think the fears are unfounded. I haven't found anyone who'll say what problems they've had as a result of root login; they just repeat the claim that it's "risky". In my experience, it's not.
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And of course we know more than venerable unix admins who still remember pdp* boxes!

Calum:

quote:I think the fears are unfounded. I haven't found anyone who'll say what problems they've had as a result of root login; they just repeat the claim that it's "risky". In my experience, it's not.
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have you ever considered working for microsoft's PR dept? (maybe you already do!) i can just imagine it would be natural for you to say things like "... And with our new "phone home" technology, your data is safer than it's ever been before, all you need to do is upgrade to Microsoft PhoneHome XPX 2003 for US$599 and your system will be safe from viruses and hackers for months to come!"

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