Re: https://wiki.debian.org/DotFiles

[peter@easthope.ca]

    From: George at Clug <Clug@goproject.info>
    Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:55:22 +1000
> Please excuse my ignorance, but how did you manage to get the folder 
> "/home/root/" when running "ls ~/.bash_profile" as root? 
>
> To my knowledge root's home directory should be /root, not 
> /home/root.

Ref. https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2022/02/msg00080.html

Yes, the installer gives root home directory /root.  In msg00080.html
I mentioned "ln -s /home/root /root".  Subsequently realized that 
changing /root to /home/root with vipw is more direct.  
https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2022/02/msg00120.html

Incidentally, regarding perpetual root, David mentioned "You may hit 
snags." I appreciate that but the system has worked this way for over 
three years with no significant difficulties.  At one time, root might 
have had difficulties with graphical usage; not problematic now.

I kept ordinary user "peter" from the installation process and use it 
rarely.  Such as for sftp transfers with a mobile device.

In case of catastrophe, Debian installation is fairly painless.  A few 
hours. Configuration details can absorb painful amounts of time and 
notes are invaluable when "rebuilding the wheel".  Haven't had a 
catastrophe yet but have installed on new-to-me machines.

Regards,                         ... P.





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