Can't get over how cool firefox is

In summary, the conversation discusses various opinions and experiences with using Firefox as a web browser. Some users praise its features, such as add-ons and pop-up blockers, while others mention occasional crashes or compatibility issues with certain websites. The conversation also touches on the role of third-party plugins in causing crashes and the importance of keeping them updated. Overall, there is a consensus that Firefox is a good browser, but not without its flaws.
  • #36
franznietzsche said:
i would consider super user and root login the same, but yes.

Thank you for confirming that, but the confirmation was not needed.

SUID does not imply the user being 'root.' I can change the root username to 'foo.' As long as it as a UID of 0, that implies it's SUID.

In fact, you can setup aliases to the user root, where multiple users can share UID 0.
 
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  • #37
graphic7 said:
Thank you for confirming that, but the confirmation was not needed.

SUID does not imply the user being 'root.' I can change the root username to 'foo.' As long as it as a UID of 0, that implies it's SUID.

In fact, you can setup aliases to the user root, where multiple users can share UID 0.


I think anyone using a linux system knows what root login is regardless of the name, its the same thing, and everyone knows what you're reffering to.

"A rose by any other name..."
 
  • #38
And anyone who does run an executable they got from www.whoknowswhere.com as SUID deserve to get their system totalled. :tongue2:

I ran a long perl command someone gave me as root :uhh: not a good idea - tried to delete /*

or another time when rm -rf ~r[tab] just happened to delete the /root directory instead of the intended one. :frown:

aaahh.. we've all had our bad [stupid] experieneces havn't we?

.. atleast I hope it's not just me :cry:

Time to find that Windows CD, if it still exists.
 
  • #39
gazzo said:
And anyone who does run an executable they got from www.whoknowswhere.com as SUID deserve to get their system totalled. :tongue2:

I ran a long perl command someone gave me as root :uhh: not a good idea - tried to delete /*

or another time when rm -rf ~r[tab] just happened to delete the /root directory instead of the intended one. :frown:

aaahh.. we've all had our bad [stupid] experieneces havn't we?

.. atleast I hope it's not just me :cry:

Time to find that Windows CD, if it still exists.


Why voice control software is bad:

Office rival walking by shouts: 'rm dash rf slash enter!'
 

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