Re: Working as root while Apache is running; how much a risk? (repost after subject line error)

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• From: Dave Pawson <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2004 19:10:30 +0100
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Broadening this topic a bit,
are there any general guidance documents as to what 'user' should
run what apps or utilities? 
  Or even what users/groups to set up?

I'm referring to a single user setup rather than an administered one.

TIA, DaveP

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