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Make program only run by root
Post 302167114 by dave123 on Wednesday 13th of February 2008 12:51:37 PM
02-13-2008
Thats perfect just what i needed thankyou so much, i know you dont agree with it, but it allows different users to use the same account and only the ones with the password can use firefox, plus it opens up the door for other stuff for me that id like to do, you are a star
sorry to have been a pain id really appreciate what you have done thank you thankyou thankyou
sorry to have been a pain id really appreciate what you have done thank you thankyou thankyou
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