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Re: BIG NetScape Bug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (fwd)



> Well, I assumed this was common sense, but people shouldnt really be
> using netscape as root (at least not to surf the web).  Just off the
> top of my head, I cant think of any reason one would *need* to.  Maybe
> I overlooked some use?

I use a browser as root to check whats happening with my router, using
mrtg (which isn't a debian package). But I'm **very** careful!

> Root should really only be used to do specific administration tasks.
> Unprivilaged users should be used for day to day stuff.

There's not much you can't do with groups and permissions set right.

John Foster


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