[Fwd: User account ( hacked ) of FC6 System]

Tim ignored_mailbox at yahoo.com.au
Sat Feb 10 09:28:21 UTC 2007


Tim:
>> I am curious whether a user can cause system problems by modifying their
>> own files?

Les Mikesell:
> Generally not, but they can get in a state where their own login does 
> not work.  I think this thread started in regard to someone other than 
> the real user getting access and damaging some files.

I seem to recall that, though I think that's another problem that needs
addressing in itself (I can't remember if it was).  I could also imagine
a novice user messing up their own files.  But didn't think they'd be
able to cause problems to the system or other users with their own.

-- 
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