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UnrealIRCd and root user

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:03 pm
by MickB
Hello,

My question is simple : is it a good idea to run UnrealIRC as root ? :D
I'm sure the answer is no, for security reasons, but I still have a doubt... please answer me !

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:56 pm
by Dukat
No, it's not a good idea.
You shouldn't run anything as root (if possible).

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:35 pm
by MickB
Thanks for your answer ! It confirms what I believe : only system processes may run as root... :roll: I really don't know why I was having a doubt about the UnrealIRC's case :lol: