From 4fd5956c533959bf1f018238a7d90ed57b989ddb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Klaatu Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:57:13 -0400 Subject: As per TODO file, added a note at end of ch02 re adduser Xref links to ch09 linking ch02 to ch09 so reader can read more about adduser --- chapter_02.xml | 17 +++++++++++++++++ chapter_09.xml | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/chapter_02.xml b/chapter_02.xml index b43de91..961aca5 100644 --- a/chapter_02.xml +++ b/chapter_02.xml @@ -683,6 +683,23 @@ step-by-step. In order to do so, just type the next chapter should help you sort that out. + + When you have rebooted into your new Slackware installation, the + very first step you should take is to create a user. By + default, the only user that exists after the install is the root + user, and it's dangerous to use your computer as root, given that + there are no restrictions as to what that user can do. + + + + The quickest and easiest way to create a normal user for yourself + is to log in as root with the root password that you created at + the end of the intallation process, and then issue the + adduser. This will interactively assist + you in creating a user; see for more + information. + + diff --git a/chapter_09.xml b/chapter_09.xml index c2866e0..acedf6e 100644 --- a/chapter_09.xml +++ b/chapter_09.xml @@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ - + Users and Groups -
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What Are Users and Groups? @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ filesystem permissions.
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