On 26.05.2014 22:07, Antonio Feitosa wrote:
Hi fellows,
I have been written in Perl a "package manager" to run as user, with
no root access called "Kornbrew". Actually it's just a installation
by
compiling, like ports (but with Homebrew concept). I tough: "So, I X
running with no root, I could intall and run anything with the right
package manager. So, for now, that's the man concept and it's running
at Linux too.
Why do you think that it's good idea to allow users install 3rd party
packages
without need for root privileges?
I mean what are the benefits of such design and how they interact with
security concepts (not only in OpenBSD).
https://github.com/TeeBSD/kornbrew
Motivations
---------------
I did Kornbrew to suply my needs about installing 3r party software
as
simple user at:
* Cluster environment
* Remote Shell account
* When I need some specific version or the latest version of some
software.
* College's students lab. They could install whatever wants, and the
machine keeps always as brand new instalation.
* Don't need to use root in a desktop or workstation(With or without
X).
In all of these circumstances, to be root is not a good way to do
things.
I see a lot of benefits. I think, that's not my only needs. So, I
took
the beginning of the project to disseminate it and who like the
concept, could give suggestions and / or do a more professional
design, because I have a lot to do and I don't wanna to wasting my
time, working by myself just in my needs. Instead, I could work with
others and his needs.
What dou you think about the concept. Is it good for more people?
