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gijo7121 07-18-2012 05:00 AM

why not to execute every task by logging as a root user?
 
why it is said to run root only for administrative purposes? what is wrong if i connect to the net as the root user?

pan64 07-18-2012 05:31 AM

that is a possible security problem. Someone will try to go into your box and will have access to everything as root. Using a normal user is a bit better/safer


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