Thanks for the Virus.

[Steven Vollom]

> I consider the restriction on the root password silly and 
> not in the spirit of Linux.  After I put up a Kubuntu 
> partition an early change was to establish my own root 
> password. But to each his/her own.  I need a Kubuntu 
> partition in order to get the latest versions of certain 
> software packages, e.g., Inkscape, without tears. But I 
> prefer the greater freedom and transparency of Slackware 
> for everyday use. The availability when needed of the root 
> identity is IMO a liberation and not a complication.
>   
Thanks to both of you for the good advice; I see both points.  
Nonetheless, I hate when others make decisions for me without my 
permission.  I am not a very knowledgeable user yet, but I do understand 
the potential for serious mistakes when using Root.  I have a healthy 
respect for it and stay in the safer position all the time, but when I 
need the access and have to run through hoops to get it, I would rather 
have the access and take my lumps.  I have many times lost important 
data, but that has never made me want some kind of protector.  I 
personally don't like to have to repeat myself, like 'do you really want 
to empty trash'.  I realize that would save a potential problem, however 
I can't remember ever not meaning it and lost something important that 
way.  As a consequence I prefer not to have to make the extra mouse 
click.  That is one of those things I hated about Windows, five clicks 
to do a single click task.  Probably an exaggeration, but you get the 
idea.  In any event thanks to both of you; you have my best interest at 
heart.

Steven