> James Jackson wrote:
> >
> > Sun Sparc Stations (at least the II's) had the ability to allow the
> > user to boot to single-user mode. (Don't remember the OS.)
>
> The was specific to SunOS; Solaris demands that the root
> password be supplied when booted in single user mode (or when
> forced into single user mode, such as with fsck pukes).
Actually, it can be disabled so you can boot to single user
mode without a password -- but it does weaken security.
>
> Just further proof that security measures are meaningless in the
> absence of good physical security...
Which is why you want Sysadmins, System Managers etc. with A CLUE.
>
> --
> Chris Kennedy
> chris_at_mainecoon.com
> http://www.mainecoon.com
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>
--Bill
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Received on Mon Nov 20 2000 - 15:31:59 GMT