Strange problem with authentication after screensaver lock.

[Steve Turnbull]

On Sunday 13 November 2005 13:27, L. Boggio wrote:
> > I think the choice to use sudo is a good one. It's more secure than using
> > su, and it doesn't limit you in any way.
> >
> > The initial user created is in the 'sudoers' file with full admin
> > privileges, therefore you can run any task with full permissions using
> > 'sudo <command>' and then entering YOUR password. You never have to worry
> > about the root password (if it exists)
>
> Sure, but if you want to give a user access to his Kubuntu, but don't
> want him to make "root"'s actions, this way is hard to achieve. For
> example, your kid, or your wife (you know how much girl can make PC's
> earthquake ;-);-) )
> Of course, you can select auto-login, and don't give the user his
> passwd, but it's not convenient.

I will agree that it's not quite as convenient. Only the first user has full 
rights when the OS is installed. New users created don't. This means that you 
can fine tune what others can do in the '/etc/sudoers' file, using 'visudo'

Steve

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