Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2023 18:44:24 -0500 From: grarpamp <grarpamp@gmail.com> To: questions@freebsd.org Cc: ports@freebsd.org Subject: Running Apps As Root Considered Unwise [re: # amule, distributed apps] Message-ID: <CAD2Ti285ra4yNpQp4SrwJDZhOxDurASx=xbwts_E%2BMhtgQmXkA@mail.gmail.com>
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On 2/8/23, Luciano Mannucci <luciano@vespaperitivo.it> wrote: > root@marietto:/usr/home/marietto # amule Users should probably not be running random applications that they downloaded from the untrustable internet as root. Far too many exploits/bugs have happened that way around world. Use a VM or disposable, or remap IP ports, an unpriviledged user, etc. If people want to explore or make more ports, FreeBSD will compile and run many of the newer distributed sharing/filestorage/chat/crypto apps beyond amule too. Have fun :) -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWAwK2fHArc https://duckduckgo.com/?ia=videos&iax=videos&q=voluntaryism https://odysee.com/@Anarchast:2 https://bitchute.com/ || https://rumble.com/ https://twitter.com/NameRedacted247
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