Tim: >> If you're able to compile and run your own software, then you ought to >> have enough permissions to be able to edit your configuration. If some >> administrator has not given you root access permission, but then left >> you able to compile and run new software, they've not properly done >> their job in securing the box. Michael Hennebry: > ???? > Only root is supposed to be able to use a compiler? That isn't quite how I meant it. If you're able to create your own software, and you're not prevented from running it, then there's little point in restricting you from root access. You can already own the machine, with those abilities. -- (Currently running FC4, occasionally trying FC5.) Don't send private replies to my address, the mailbox is ignored. I read messages from the public lists.
