Alan McKinnon wrote: > On 18/07/2014 11:48, Dale wrote: >> >> I always have a Konsole open as root. I never have one open as a user. >> I been doing it that way ever since shortly after I started using >> Linux. I got tired of having to switch from one user to another every >> time I wanted to do something. If I am root, I can copy from wherever I >> want to wherever I want. Once it is done, I can fix permissions if >> needed. It also means I can run whatever command without having to see >> who I am logged in as first as well. > > So why do you have a user dale at all? > >
Because there is a difference in having a Konsole open as root and browsing the internet, editing images with GIMP, checking my emails, playing a card game and other things that don't require a root Konsole. I keep the Konsole open for those things that commonly need/require root privileges such as editing config files, running scripts in /root, backups and a few other things. Each has its use. I use each one for what I need to get things done. Dale :-) :-)
