On 12/5/05, Rony Bill ronbillypop@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
Hello All,
My only query is that if root access is not allowed for security, still anyone can simply sudo and gain access. How is the system protected from outside. If anyone can hack into the user account, can he then sudo and play ball? How secure is this sudo?
Since Ubuntu is aimed primarily at desktop systems the developers must have thought of making it easier for users to access root options through sudo. You have the security of not deleing important files accidentally and at the same time you have access to all options with sudo.
Also, Its just about as secure having sudo without a root account as having sudo installed with root account. Infact if a root account is present then a novice user will be sorely tempted to log in as root all the time as then he doesn't have to worry about those nagging "Permission Denied" errors.
I for one (disclaimer: personal view only) liked the "root completely disabled" feature of Ubuntu.
Regards, Siddhesh