* Bruce M Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2004-01-06 18:11 +0000]: > On Tue, Jan 06, 2004 at 11:14:06AM -0500, Adil Katchi wrote: > > I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas how it's possible for a user > > that belongs to multiple groups to somehow limit his or her own capabilities > > by using only one of the n groups that they belong to and be able to switch > > between these groups? For example, if userA belongs to groupA, groupB and > > groupC, can userA enter a mode that would force it to only belong to groupA > > (or groupB, or groupC)? UserA whould be able to switch between these groups > > and back to normal (ie. belong to all groups). > > newgrp(1) could be hacked to do this fairly easily. Currently it preserves > supplemental group memberships. An option to discard supplementals could > be added.
But you shouldn't forget, you can deny access to a specific group now. This won't work any longer, when users can leave groups at will. Nicolas _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-hackers To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
