> Then you must be using a single-user machine. Like your own laptop or > desktop. > > sudo is absolutely necessary on any multi-user machine unless you like > security holes. > > Instead of bashing sudo, it's better to find out what problem it is > designed to solve, then determine if you have that problem. It does > have a point, and a very valuable one too, you just seem to not have > seen it yet.
Yes, Alan, you're right, I'm on a single-user machine. I apologize, I should have made it clear. Indeed, I can see that in a multi-users machine sudo is useful. I just don't agree on the Ubuntu policy of using sudo instead of root by default, assuming that it provides more security. I don't want to start a flame war about sudo vs su, sorry if I sounded rough! Best regards, Lorenzo
