On Fri, 26 Oct 2001, MS Exchange Mailing List wrote: > I don't think it would be a good idea to have a unix superuser password > in a batch file (text). A program that does macros and could scramble > the info would be the way to go.
If the program can scramble it, it can unscramble it. That is not security, it is obscurity. The OP specifically stated he wanted to become superuser automatically. At that point, security has pretty much gone out the window. Hopefully, the OP is using a physically secure system. Otherwise, he's dead meat. I suppose that should have been stated explicitly: Logging in as superuser/root/admin/system/etc. automatically over a network pretty much destroys the security of your network. Do not do it unless your network is physically isolated from attack. -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
