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Old 07-13-2003, 03:23 PM   #1
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more access?///console commands


i was wondering whenever i have to change something even miniscule, i have to log in as root


how do i give my regular userr more access?



also i already looked on google, but where can i see a list of commands for all things ip/networking related?
 
Old 07-13-2003, 03:27 PM   #2
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man sudo
 
Old 07-13-2003, 03:29 PM   #3
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You don't want users to screw with the system. Either sudo or su - if you need to administer your system.

That's elementary security.
 
Old 07-13-2003, 03:31 PM   #4
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no i really do want users to screw with the system, because i am the only user



and i already know about su, i jsut dont want to have to marrr


just how do i give my user more access, in the GUI


and i dont want as much acess as root but just more

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Old 07-13-2003, 03:40 PM   #5
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Add the wanted groups to the users account.

See:

man usermod

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Old 07-13-2003, 03:43 PM   #6
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oh yea! hey thanks


i was at that group thing the other day


but i forggot where it was lol
 
Old 07-13-2003, 03:46 PM   #7
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Look through the Mandrake Control Center and I think 'drake includes linuxconf for command line.

# Mandrake links
Mandrake home page
Mandrake Users website
Easy urpmi config for Mandrake
urpmi mini-HOWTO
Easy software management: Red Carpet
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
You didn't install the developmental packages? As root, command:
urpmi gcc
An Introduction to the Midnight Commander. You can install it by commanding:
urpmi mc
Midnight Commander home page

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