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Old 03-17-2009
loggin remote computer as a super user.
hello all,
can i loggin remote computer as a super user(i know root user/passwd) and change his access controlle list. if yes please tell me how to do it, i am new to linux.
thank you.
# 2  
Old 03-17-2009
Be more precise with "access control list" please. Also root is the superuser and can do everything on the machine above all other users. If you want a root similar user, better use another user and maybe implement sudo lists.
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Old 03-17-2009
i want to restrict remote user from using some resources(printer/particular drive/usb/cd-rom on his local machine). how can i do it? i posted in highlevel proggraming and got the answer by jim mcnamara to investigate ACL, but i am not able to do it, please guide me.
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Old 03-17-2009
If you are talking about root, it is going to be hard work...
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Old 03-18-2009
it is my project , i have to do it pleasssee.
# 6  
Old 03-18-2009
Have you an idea what root account is?
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Old 03-19-2009
as far as i know he is the sole OWNER of the system with all rights.
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