Re: Log read permissions

Richard Gooch (rgooch@atnf.CSIRO.AU)
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:39:12 +1100


Chris Evans writes:
>
> On Thu, 30 Jan 1997, Richard Gooch wrote:
>
> > I don't think this is a good idea. As an administrator, I don't want
> > to have to always log in as root just to see if something has gone
> > wrong. Another example of where a mere mortal may want to read the
>
> Well then put your self in a 'logadm' group which has permission to read
> your kernel log file.

I note you've chopped my comment about an ordinary user wanting to
check the floppy drive. So you still haven't addressed my concerns.

Regards,

Richard....