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Old 03-11-2010, 04:26 AM   #1
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Restrict root to use su <username>

Hi,

Is there way we can restrict root to su to normal user. Or at least a way to prompt for the password when root tries to su <username>

Thanks.
 
Old 03-11-2010, 04:29 AM   #2
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Hi,

Nope, root is all powerful.

Why would you want this?

Hope this helps.
 
Old 03-11-2010, 04:33 AM   #3
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Its not possible you can't apply such rules to root (super user or administrator) user.
 
Old 03-11-2010, 04:55 AM   #4
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Don't give root to everyone, that's all.
 
  


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