On 07/07/2010 11:33 a.m., Stephen Russell wrote: > In Linux we were warned not to run our computer as Root, yet in Win > most here feel that it is the only way possible for you to operate. > Probably because you found that it took any hazard out of your way ;-> > Why do it correctly when I can just do it. >
It would seem people do it correctly when working in Linux and "just do it" in W$. I wonder why. > Do you remove safety guides from all of your power tools as well? > They get in way as well don't they? > I use Ubuntu at home. Whenever I want to use a visual tool that needs privileged access I'm asked for the password. Even have an "explorer" app with root privileges (asks for password before entering), if I want to visually manipulate privileged files. If I'm using the command window then I'm told I don't have privileges. Just rewrite the instruction with "sudo " in front and I'm asked for the password before going into the app. Not in the way at all. (at the office though, we still use XP) _______________________________________________ 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/[email protected] ** 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.
