[ubuntu-in] How to create a new user in Ubuntu, with restricted permissions

[KBS Ramachandra]

Hi,

I believe you can use "chroot" to box/jail in a user inside his home 
directory. The required commands, packages, etc would have to be 
installed within this dir.
Check out this URL and see if it helps :: 
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BasicChroot

Regards,
Ramachandra

On 11/08/2011 02:33 PM, Ramnarayan.K wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> Have been trying to create a new user on Ubuntu , however am wanting 
> to restrict permissions to the new user to just be able to access 
> their section of the home directory and also not be able to mount none 
> home partitions.
>
> The default permissions all seem to allow the new user access to the 
> entire computer and various partitions. . Even the advanced options 
> available at Administration - User and Groups does not seem to be able 
> to specify restricted access.
>
> I would like said new user to only be able to access their own home 
> and not anything else
>
> would appreciate help on how to do this
>
> thanks
> -- 
> Ram
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