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Subject: Re: what is operator group for?
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>> can anyone tell me what the operator group is for, or docs where I ca=
n
>> read about it? I see that /sbin/shutdown and /sbin/mk_snap_ffs are =

>> both executable by members and various things in /dev/ are mountable
>> by them.

> My understanding is that group "operator" is intended for those who
> deal with devices, e.g. running backups and monitoring printers.

(snip)


	The answer above is correct.  I found the operator "group" described
in "Essential System Administration" by AEleen Frisch which is
published by O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.