RE: RH8.0 - Altering Security Level

[Matthew Saltzman <mjs ces clemson edu>]

On Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Robert Adkins wrote:

> Doug,
>
> 	I have run into the same issue. When I make changes using the "Security
> Level tool" and then close that tool. The settings stick. However, if the
> machine is shutdown (for any reason) or that application is opened once
> more, the security settings go back the way they were before.
>
> 	It is as if the initial setting of the security level becomes the
> permanent default, restoring itself to the initial install level at every
> boot and every time that application is opened.
>
> 	I find it highly annoying. (Even though I enjoy using that tool for
> quick security edits.)

No, rebooting should not reset the level.  Opening
redhat-config-securitylevel should not reset the level until you finish
using the tool and exit.  The tool does always start the dialog from the
same place, though--it does not read the current configuration.  (I agree,
I wish it did.)

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		Matthew Saltzman

Clemson University Math Sciences
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