Local users get to play root?

Rahul Sundaram sundaram at fedoraproject.org
Thu Nov 19 10:18:23 UTC 2009


On 11/19/2009 03:48 PM, Jeremy Sanders wrote:
> Which of these documents actually explains what these options do properly? I 
> couldn't see anything.
> 
> They just print out vague descriptions and are not comprehensive. Most of 
> the documentation just tells me how the configuration files are formatted.
> 
> The sysadmin has no way of verifying exactly what these options do.
> 
> How do I know nobody is going to add another option mid way through a fedora 
> cycle or with no documentation I need to be aware of?

The release notes give a specific example that retains a locked down
environment.  polkit man has many details as well.  If you need
improvements, feel free to file bug reports.  I just pointed out what is
available.

Rahul




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