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Re: [LUG] Advice - Root Log-in

 

On Friday 31 March 2006 11:12, Steve Marvell wrote:

> It prevents bad habits.

I can't see how it does.  One can still su <browser/email whatever>.

Assuming that root <me> is acting responsibly, what are the security risks?


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