local access rights to *nix boxes

[gcmarx at gmail.com (Gordon Marx)]

On 5/19/05, grant <gmongardi at napc.com> wrote:
> In general, if a desktop box is setup well in the first place, it is
> rare that an end-user needs root access, unless they are installing
> system-wide apps, which probably is a job for the IT/HelpDesk group.

Very much agreed. I, as a developer, neither have nor want root access
anywhere. Similarly, I don't ever want my phone to ring or get
anything in my work email. :--)

Gordon
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