>>> On 12/31/2008 at 12:28 PM, "Smith, Ann (ISD, IT)" 
>>> <[email protected]>
wrote: 
> I need to update sudoers and don't know proper procedure.
> Figured I'd ask before I mess it up. I did at least create a backup of
> /etc/sudoers

The only safe way is to use visudo.  It syntax checks the file before rewriting 
it, and gives you a chance to fix any problems.


Mark Post

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