[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.
--
(This PC runs FC4, my others FC5 & FC6, in case that's important
to the thread)
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