[techtalk] Gnome question

[jenn at simegen.com]

BobTFish wrote:
 
> Ouch, that is probably a bad thing(Tm).. I assume this means you can su to
> any local user and start xterms on your desktop?
> 
> /me shudders at the thought..
> 
> BobTFish (Going back to hide in a little world where security is important)

Um, that's what su *IS*. 'switch user'. And if you can get to root, the
entire system is open to you. 

Colour me 'not understanding what's bugging you'.



Jenn V.
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