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srajeshkumar

11-24-2010 06:37 AM

Creating root equivalent user in linux

Hi All,

Can you please guide how to create root equivalent user in linux, and can we convert the existing user with root equivalent permission... please advise..

Thanks

Rajesh ..

prayag_pjs

11-24-2010 06:41 AM

Hi,

You can achieve this using sudo

http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/w...Users_and_Sudo

linuxlover.chaitanya

11-24-2010 06:47 AM

Very bad idea though. Look at sudo instead. Will allow you to keep your system in check.

H_TeXMeX_H

11-24-2010 06:49 AM

Here's my advice: don't do it. Use sudo like stated above.

stress_junkie

11-24-2010 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srajeshkumar (Post 4169371)

Can you please guide how to create root equivalent user in linux, and can we convert the existing user with root equivalent permission... please advise..

I had this idea when I first started using Linux. Since then I have decided that it is not a good idea.

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