logged in as root
Hello,
just installed kali linux on lappy. I wasnt aware of the threats of being logged in as root. But now that ik, iwant to fix it. Please help |
These two links may be of help to you.
https://www.blackmoreops.com/2013/11...in-kali-linux/ http://linuxbsdos.com/2013/03/15/add...to-kali-linux/ The link below explains that it is not really noobie friendly and you are already aware of the dangers of running your system as root. I have been using Linux for decades now and I only allow root privileges when needed, not all the time. https://docs.kali.org/policy/kali-li...ot-user-policy But be warned. You are new and you may make mistakes, we all have at first. This is ok as long as Kali is not your everyday main operating system. If it is you may want to consider another, more noobie friendly distro to start with and learn from. |
Ubuntu, or even Debian is a better place to start. People talk Kali all the time but most seem to think it will make them some elite hacker or something. It's a very specialized distro. Mint is a good choice as well, and wide compatibility as it uses Ubuntu repos.
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Hi & welcome (I think;)) Did you notice the "sticky", prominently posted at the top of the posts in this forum? Sticky: Using Kali Linux? PLEASE READ!! ???!!!
Since you're probably 'just playing' and can easily reinstall, no need to worry. But, rather that posting what's almost like: "What's linux?" please take time to read&study a lot on the Wonderful Www Web;) If you get stuck on a particular 'issue' where you can't find a solution on the web, then carefully compose a question, with all necessary details to clarify. You might also post in the IntroForum, to say 'hello' and tell a bit about your PC, internet connection, computer/OS/net experience, Linux interests/goals. Enjoy Linux!!! |
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Actually I'd like to praise our OP. Recognizing the dangers and trying to do something about it is commendable, in comparison to all wannabe hackers Kali users we see in the internet forums.
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Yes, but it is human. I remember when I started I was given RH-5.0 CD by a friend. I could have said, no, let me search the Usenet, maybe there is something better for a newbie. And actually there was Mandrake, as a learned later. But in reality I installed RH-5.0 and started discovering it. And ... :redface: I ran it as root for at least two weeks because I grew frustrated fast with everything denied. So I'd cut some slack to newbies, everyone has to make first steps somehow. It is not easy to step in right direction if the land is uncharted for you. :)
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List contents of disk partitions
Thanks to u guys i have solved the root problem.
I have an sda with 1TB capacity. It has 13 partitions. I want to view contents of each partition using terminal and delete some game files like nfsrivals from sda4. please tell me the exact commands to do the same. |
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from then onwards i don't know. i never use windows. |
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You'll probably benefit from an introductory tutorial like this one:
https://ryanstutorials.net/linuxtutorial/navigation.php There are some commands built into the shell, such as cd,pushd, popd. See the manual pages periodically so you learn how to navigate them properly. Code:
man ls You'd also be doing yourself a favor by working with Linux Mint or Ubuntu as your base and adding the networking tools to that. |
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yes you are right , i should have started with ubuntu or mint but , with due respect , now that i have installed kali , learning the basics from this os itself is much more feasible than installing ubuntu. |
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http://itc.virginia.edu/os/linux/mount.html Then you'll want to look at the following, perhaps even the --bind option for mount. Code:
man mount |
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