that darned ROOT problem

[Bo Grimes]

Matan Nassau wrote:

>On 9/28/05, Bo Grimes <newslists at isp.com> wrote:
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>>I don't choose to have
>>my kids be able to access root.  I wasn't given that choice during
>>install or informed that I made such a choice by default.  It won't
>>happen again; I can easily fix it, and it's not a big deal.
>>    
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>
>Bo I think that the snow ball here is getting out of control. I think
>that many people on this thread talk about different thing, but I have
>the feeling that the thread realy revolves around two points:
>
>1. Is it, or is it not, mentioned during install that the user created
>shall have root access upon request (along with an explanation of the
>whole sudo concept and reasoning behind using it)? I personally don't
>remember but if nobody jumps here I assume you're right.
>
>2. If it is not mentioned and explained, is it OK or is it wrong that
>it is not mentioned? I think that you are absolutely right, we're
>dealing with a serious matter here and the administrator must be
>informed of the priviledges of his user account created during
>install.
>
>All that is left now to do is to drop a bug report in Ubuntu's bug
>tracking system.
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>

I was under the distinct impression this was regarded as a feature?  I'm 
not trying to be argumentative, at all, seriously.  Not flaming or 
trolling, just providing answers to the people who tell me to shut up 
and accept the Ubuntu way.  But I'll drop it.  But don't blame me the 
next time this tread comes up and everyone is again sick of hearing 
about it.