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	Karel Jansens	2007-07-20 , 20:38
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Originally Posted by sdrman

Code:
$ sudo becomeroot
# (modify random bytes)
# exit
$
No danger in going online with a root shell open, unless you run "browser" or something from a root terminal. This would cause the browser to run as root.

Yah. Remember: "Anally"?

I have no idea what ports are opened on a N-IT if you open a root shell. The fact that I barely know enough to formulate the previous sentence is sufficient reason for me not to change my cramped habits.

Of course, you should only work as root when you need to. Personally, I don't believe there is anything you can do as root that cannot be fixed with a reflash. Well, maybe if you TRIED to damage hardware or modify the bootloader or something...

If I want to damage my hardware, I can always install the latest firmware...

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