> I am looking for a way to change the location of .bash_history so that > people that use my system won't be able to delete the file if they are doing > something they shouldn't be. I've already used the system accounting > (accton/lastcomm), but it only shows the command and not any flags or > parameters passed to that command. > Is there a way to either change the location of .bash_history or make the > system accounting log the flags/parameters passed to the specific command? well you can make the history file owned by root and chmod it 440, then add the "script -a /tmp/logfile" command to .bash_profile. this logs everything that shows up on their console..keystrokes and so forth..it's a privacy infringement and very unethical so i wouldn't use it unless there is good reason. you would also have to chown root chmod 400 .bash_profile and find a way to "silence" the script command to make users unaware of it. -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.