OK, just forget the GRUB password idea, I've understood how it can become a complete mess. Sorry for the idea...
But what about that? unggnu wrote: > <snip> > > I like the way Ubuntu handles root that always sudo is needed so why we > don't make it with Recovery mode too? Just don't autologin root like > root has a password. Why not let the user login in with his user and > then use sudo to gain root access or set the user password for root and > disable the account? With this no grub password/lock is needed but there > is still basic security. > If you are afraid if people forget their password why not make a little > program on Live CD which can make that for you? Everyone can boot a CD > and reset their password but only if they have bios/boot access like > every private person. > I really second this idea, doing that and locking GRUB for any modification of kernel parameters except recovery mode would be a real security improvement. We should not let Windows XP overdo Linux here. And anyway, there is the LiveCD if really needed. -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss