Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 19:25:36 -0800 From: Nocturne <dpilgrim@uswest.net> To: root@isis.dynip.com, freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Safety measure [Was: Re: Ports?] Message-ID: <36E9DAB0.94B62DE8@uswest.net> References: <199903122126.AAA86909@isis.dynip.com>
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[Note: This is extremely valuable information to anyone running their own unix box. It may save your life one day.] I'm not sure if root@isis.dynip.com really is the superuser account, but it's not a good idea to use the root account unless you have to. Root can delete every single file on your system with a single command and do it before you even know it. I recommend creating a normal user account for yourself and use that most of the time, using root only when the task at hand requires the superuser privileges. -- dpilgrim@uswest.net ICQ: 29880099 gryph@mindless.com PGP DH/DSS key available If you're gonna build a house of cards, use the plastic coated kind Cuz I'll bet the homeowner's insurance won't cover flood damage To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-newbies" in the body of the message
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