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Root Permisions ?
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OR you can log in using a locally connected terminal and start the machine in single user mode.
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Or you can setup and use sudo. Allows you to execute root perm commands from a user shell. And it logs the commands in the security file. Very effective for multi-user systems where several people need root access for various functions. No more chasing down the guy who just changed the root password.
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Group permissions on anything that was made/changed by someone whose current group is root/admin and have their umask set such that they allow thier group to edit the creation. Try using the man pages for group, umask, chmod and newgroup before changing a umask (especially root's umask).
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Does anyone else feel like this is over complicated in LINUX ?
This may be yet another reason why windows users may not leave windows so quickly...
This is a no brainer, turned into a phd, just to run your computer
Lucky I'm a tech, but if I wasn't, I'd think twice about changing OS
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This may be yet another reason why windows users may not leave windows so quickly...
This is a no brainer, turned into a phd, just to run your computer
Lucky I'm a tech, but if I wasn't, I'd think twice about changing OS
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I would not normally dignify your comment about linux being hard to use, but I cannot let your flip comment stand uncontested.
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Windows users who want to run a Linux desktop don't need to fiddle around with becoming root in almost every instance.
"Does anyone else feel like this is over complicated in LINUX?" Well, gee, it seems to me that the Unix, *BSD, and Linux systems that have been around for up to 25+ years seem to have a nice base of users running critical and high-uptime systems around the world. Perhaps your Windows heritage expectations are an innapropriate base of comparison?!
You should change OS if the OS suits your needs, applications, or budget. Changing OS because it seems like something to do on a rainy Sunday isn't the right reason. It's people who step a toe into linux without commitment that often make the statements you made.
If you commit yourself to learn the operating system, then you won't view it in such an unpleasant light. Take a challenge, expand your understanding. If you aren't comfortable with it, then fine. But don't make silly, flippant statements that could accidentally discourage others from EVEN TRYING!!
These forums are full of experienced talent who would like to support people who are REALLY TRYING.
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Windows users who want to run a Linux desktop don't need to fiddle around with becoming root in almost every instance.
"Does anyone else feel like this is over complicated in LINUX?" Well, gee, it seems to me that the Unix, *BSD, and Linux systems that have been around for up to 25+ years seem to have a nice base of users running critical and high-uptime systems around the world. Perhaps your Windows heritage expectations are an innapropriate base of comparison?!
You should change OS if the OS suits your needs, applications, or budget. Changing OS because it seems like something to do on a rainy Sunday isn't the right reason. It's people who step a toe into linux without commitment that often make the statements you made.
If you commit yourself to learn the operating system, then you won't view it in such an unpleasant light. Take a challenge, expand your understanding. If you aren't comfortable with it, then fine. But don't make silly, flippant statements that could accidentally discourage others from EVEN TRYING!!
These forums are full of experienced talent who would like to support people who are REALLY TRYING.
</rant>
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There are cases where Linux tends to be more complicated, but I certainly don't see this as one of them. Mostly, the "complication" of Linux comes from all the choices available.
How would you accomplish this under Windows? Log in as "administrator". Linux? Log in as "root". I don't see the complication.
Now, with Linux you can "become" root for a short time with sudo. You can become root forever with su. These are not available in Windows (maybe sort of, with "runas"
. If this is more complicated, then don't use it. Reboot and log in again, the Windows way.
All the choices may seem overwhelming, but you can choose which ones to use.
How would you accomplish this under Windows? Log in as "administrator". Linux? Log in as "root". I don't see the complication.
Now, with Linux you can "become" root for a short time with sudo. You can become root forever with su. These are not available in Windows (maybe sort of, with "runas"
. If this is more complicated, then don't use it. Reboot and log in again, the Windows way.All the choices may seem overwhelming, but you can choose which ones to use.
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