Internet only as root

[antonio montagnani]

Jeff Vian wrote/ha scritto, On/il 22/02/2004 21:30:

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> So everything works for the regular user after starting the connection 
> as root??
> This is normal, and by default only root is allowed to change 
> interface status.
>
> I see that ppp0 uses eth1, and the routing seems correct as does the 
> DNS so unless your desire is to make it so any user can change the 
> status of the interface, I see no problems.
>
> There are many ways to make it so the regular user can start/stop the 
> adsl connection.
>     A script to start it with root privledges comes to mind quickly.
> To start it at boot time you can use one of the rc. scripts (such as 
> rc.local) or the inittab as simple points to control it.  You also can 
> set it up as a service if you wish.
>
>

Why don't you use the graphical interface ( redhat-control-network ) and 
set that internet connection (ppp0) may be started also by users???

Rgds

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