Re: Can Debian's paranoia be tamed
Miles Fidelman wrote:
Richard Owlett wrote:
Miles Fidelman wrote:
you might try using expert mode when installing, and then
answering yes when the installer asks about enabling root
login,
That did not work.
That's rather odd. The installer always asks me to set up a
root account, before setting up an account for the first
user, just before configuring the clock.
Those steps took place as you expected.
When I said "That did not work" I could have said "that did
not accomplish my goal".
MPR's suggestion seems to have accomplished my goal.
_*NOTE BENE*_
That MPR's advice worked should encourage all system
administrators to keep their systems physically secure as
well as using strong passwords etc.
(note: it's a good idea to disable remote telnet login
before doing so; maybe install ssh if you want remote
access)
Not necessary. There is not now, nor will there be any
connection to the rest of the world.
That would seem a bit crippling.
Actually it is liberating.
Go back and reread my original post.
Does it not specify an environment that would never apply to
99.999999999999% of this group ;/
Most of the power and
unique aspects of Debian lie in the packaging system and apt
- which aren't very useful without a network connection.
Chuckle. You you haven't been present when I've sputtered
abut Debian users are *IDENTICAL* to Debian developers ;/
You're pretty limited without access to a repository,
As far as I'm concerned I do. That's why I purchased the 8
DVD set. Admittedly it is a snapshot in time. But that suits
my needs/desires. As my goal is primarily educational - a
constant environment has its advantages.
and
once you connect for outbound use, you're potentially
exposed to attack (though NAT routers and firewalls can
help). Without an outside connection, you're also unable to
use NTP to keep your clock accurate.
A sundial would provide all the precision that I need.
[CAVEAT LECTOR: precision <> readability <> accuracy by
definition ;]
Miles Fidelman
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