On Sun, 26 Oct 2036, you wrote:
> I'm aware of the security concerns, however my Linux box is a stand alone,
> single user system that is only occasionally connected to the internet via a
> dialup DHCP connection so I can accept the risks.
>
> I'd like to be able to download (using Netscape) and install programs without
> having to switch user since, when I switch user with GUI login, I lose my
> dialup connection.
Why not fire up an xterm (or something similar) and use su to
change to root. This protects you more than somewhat.
> Storm is the only distribution I have used that restricts root access to
> Netscape.
Really? I've only recently (in the last three years) had
extensive experience with one other distro, Debian, and of
course, it restricts you running Netscape.
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