>> linux (unix) is a quite secure system. But if somebody can get directly >> to the server-computer, then it is easy to reboot computer to dos with a >> boot disk, and use 2e-filesystem tools to get all files they want, like >> shadowed password file, or any other only root-readable files. > > It can be done much easier, just put the linux boot disk (from any > distribution) into the floppy, reboot the system, then mount > the hard disk from the root's shell and the whole HD is yours without > using any other OS !!!
You can avoid this on many computers by disabling the "boot from floppy" option in the BIOS and protect your BIOS by a password. Most recent PCs moreover have the option for a special boot password in their BIOS to prevent booting by unauthorized persons at all. However this does not help if someone will takeoff the hard-disk from your server. Markus. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
