I think this is what sudo is for. There are ways to configure it to allow for a specific user to run a specific command as another user.
So you should be able to configure it to allow a user to run only shutdown Regards, KAM > I need to develop a procedure to allow a non-priveledged user (computer > room operator) to shut down my mail filter systems in case of power > failure and the large room UPS running out of power. > > I was think of giving them a special login that would initiate the shut > down. How would this be implemented? _______________________________________________ Visit http://www.mimedefang.org and http://www.canit.ca MIMEDefang mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.roaringpenguin.com/mailman/listinfo/mimedefang
