also sprach Medhamsh <me@medhamsh.org> [2012.02.06.1520 +0100]:
> On Mon, February 6, 2012 7:31 pm, martin f krafft wrote:
> > This just sounds like one massive nightmare. I wish phpMyAdmin would
> > instead be removed.
>
> Usually, cant there be different packages for the same purpose? I believe
> I have seen some of the distinct packages for the same purpose. If that is
> the case let me please know so that I wont submit such ITPs in future.
Yes there can be. But PHP-based web administration of Linux systems,
inherently requiring root access, remain a nightmare. The risks are
IMHO huge and a distro like Debian might want to ask itself whether
protecting its users might not be more worth than offering a larger
choice.
Has adminer been audited?
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