>> On Linux, I run as a standard user. When I do the rare thing that requires root access, I get prompted for *my* password (*not* the admin's password). The system then caches the credentials for a short time (5 minutes I think) so I'm not prompted repeatedly for the password.<<
I see the advantage of inputting *your* password. I am not sure I see the Linux benefits from a hassle perspective. I see the UAC maybe once a day on Vista and even less on Windows 7. So caching my credentials for 5 minutes seems kind of pointless. Not only that, but a smart virus could monitor the login event and pounce in the 5 minute window. At least with the UAC I would get asked again. Pluses and minuses. Rick White Light Computing, Inc. www.whitelightcomputing.com www.swfox.net www.rickschummer.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/00c701cabfd5$3372c7e0$9a5857...@com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
