> It's not super required to add a new user on standalone systems. > Obviously file/auth servers have more of a need. You're system isn't > less secure using Glenda. You're going to be host owner no matter > what user you use. >
ah, but being hostowner gives you no special status on the file server. this is a key difference with unix "root". so even on a single-user machine, one may wish to run as a user with fewer permissions. - erik