[Bug 753605] Re: removing mysql with apt doesn't delete user mysql

[Marc Deslauriers]

>From a security point of vue, removing a user isn't a good idea. There
could be files in the filesystem that are leftover with the mysql user
UID, and if the mysql user is deleted, the UID may be reassigned,
rendering those files visible to the new user.

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Title:
  removing mysql with apt doesn't delete user mysql