Re: standard users in /etc/passwd
From: Doug Freyburger (dfreybur_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/23/04
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Date: 23 Aug 2004 11:27:12 -0700
Joe Peteh wrote:
>
> 1) How does linux actually use the default accounts in /etc/passwd?
> For example, why the need for a user called "bin" and how is this user
> used by linux?
Try an "ls -l" command to see why there is more to an account than
logging in.
> Why the need for a "shutdown" user? Is it actually
> used by the shutdown command?
You have the arrow of effect and cause pointing in the wrong direction.
> 3) Is there a reason why the standard accounts are setup the way they
> are?
Yes. WAs this a trick question or is it really as bizzare as it sounds?
Unix has been in use since 1970. Stuff doesn't get randomly made up
without reason.
> Can someone provide an explanation or point to a good text that gives
> one?
Start with "The UNIX Philosophy". It addresses the reasons for UNIX
features.
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