Paul Hendrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 05 Sep 1999, you wrote:<br>> On Sat, 04 Sep 1999, you wrote:<br>> > Does anyone think it is neccesary to use AV programs for Linux?<br>> > If a Trojan is installed on my Windows partition, can people still access my<br>> > PC when I'm using Linux? Or are trojans boot virii so wont run unless I boot<br>> > win98?<br>> > <br>> You're safe while in Linux.... As long as you don't do something<br>> silly like go on-line as "root". :-)<br>> John<br><br>:) I only use root to install programs or games etc...<br>Why does logging in as root make it easier? I know that this is the case, but<br>how come?<br><br>--<br>Best Regards,<br>Paul Hendrick<br>http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm<br> ================== First of all, I'm not so certain you are safe online just because you're not "root". But there is probably a decreased level of security when online as root because the root user has much greater access and permissions within the OS than a "normal" user. Mike ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com.
