On 14-May-2005, Victor Seva wrote: > Eric Lavarde wrote: > > Nevertheless, if I try to compile pwc as non-root (how it should > > be, in my understanding) [...] > > Compiling the kernel or modules as non-root?? why? This work is for > the admin... so root is the right user to use.
Root os never the right user to use, unless absolutely necessary. This follows from the "principle of least privilege": security is enhanced by performing every task with the least privilege required to do it. It should never be necessary to become root to compile any program or build any package, including a kernel; all you're doing is reading files and writing them in a directory which you control as a normal user. This is why the 'fakeroot' program exists; to pretend to have a root filesystem, even when one is not required (such as when building a package like the kernel). -- \ "If you continue running Windows, your system may become | `\ unstable." -- Microsoft, Windows 95 BSOD message | _o__) | Ben Finney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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