Well, yes, you'll have that.  But why not use the machine?  If the intent of
security tools is to keep the 'BAD GUYS tm' out, why are the 'GOOD GUYS tm'
unable to use the system as well?

Of Course I can login as a lesser user.  However, I prefer root access, and if
I have to su -  on my private server, then I have to ask, why?

Damon Lynch wrote:

> I realize I'm talking to a Senior Security Consultant, but my first
> thought is don't login into X as root.  Maybe it won't happen then.
>
> Damon
>
> On Thu, 2002-06-06 at 10:01, Albert E. Whale wrote:
> > Hmm, maybe I cannot type, but I could not login to the screensaver (user
> > Root) after the Slideshow utility took over for KDE.  Any suggestions?
> >
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