Re: Linux/XP

Bruce Chambers wrote:

Michael C wrote:

"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:Ojux4NlGGHA.3728@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



Couldn't the same thing be done in windows though, or is the linux security different somehow?



Yes, and that type of security will be one of Windows Vista's most significant improvements over earlier versions of Windows. Even those people who do decide to use and administrative account for daily use are forced to run with lower privileges; the OS will ask for permission before performing any task (or executing any program or command) that requires elevated privileges.



Excellent move!

Steve N.

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Relevant Pages

  • Re: Linux/XP
    ... significant improvements over earlier versions of Windows. ... Even those people who do decide to use and administrative account for daily use are forced to run with lower privileges; the OS will ask for permission before performing any task that requires elevated privileges. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Linux/XP
    ... significant improvements over earlier versions of Windows. ... Even those people who do decide to use and administrative account for daily use are forced to run with lower privileges; the OS will ask for permission before performing any task that requires elevated privileges. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Linux/XP
    ... most significant improvements over earlier versions of Windows. ... Even those people who do decide to use and administrative account for daily use are forced to run with lower privileges; the OS will ask for permission before performing any task that requires elevated privileges. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)