SV: adding new users
Janina Sajka
janina at rednote.net
Thu Feb 24 22:04:27 UTC 2005
Gustafsson Kristoffer (elev) writes:
> But now, how do I as root give the rights to other users to for example mounting a floppy or cd?
visudo
And read the comments. There's one small change you need to make near
the bottom.
HINT: Use 'dl' to delete a single char. Use :wq to save and exit, or :q!
to exit without saving.
> I want the users to have all rights I have as root
Very bad idea. You don't want just any user to install software, change
configurations, etc., etc. Very bad idea.
> also, on the when contacting the developer of my engine they said that I should edit the .profile or .bash_profile file in the home directory of the user.
> But there is no profile files.
These are typically hidden files. You'll find .bashrc and .bash_profile.
in each user's home directory.
> Can i generate one myself?
> thanks
> /kristoffer
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> [mailto:blinux-list-bounces at redhat.com]För Janina Sajka
> Skickat: den 24 februari 2005 16:41
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> Ämne: Re: adding new users
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>
> You need to provide better information if you expect to get help. It is
> not fair to ask us to guess what might be happening. Instead, you should
> tell us precisely what you typed, and exactly what the system response
> is.
>
> Unfortunately, in the current circumstance I would guess you've
> neglected to become root. Only root can adduser.
>
> Kristoffer Gustafsson writes:
> > Hello!
> > How do I add a new user in red hat?
> > I've tried the adduser, but I can't do this for some reason.
> > can I get help?
> > /kristoffer
> > Kristoffer Gustafsson
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