root user

[AV3]

On Jan/1/2012 6:5435 AM, Earthson wrote:
> root is disabled, and it does not have a passwd. if you really want to
> use "root", just set a passwd for it.
>
> command:
>


You can do this, but it is not a good idea. The major security advantage 
of Unix OS's over Windows is afforded by their disabled root accounts 
inaccessible to outside intruders. Keep it that way, unless you have a 
truly compelling reason to risk your root account's security for.



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