Re: I want to ask about some Kernel level operations.

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On Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:53:09 +0200
Eliezer Croitoru wrote:

> I have compiled software as a root user more then once and I am not sure 
> why would there is a need to run it as non-root user?

1. Bad Things™  happen sometimes.  If you are root, Worse Things™ can happen than what might happen if you are not root.

2. It's just basic common sense to use the root access to the minimum extent possible.  (See Step 1)

3. Since it's not necessary to compile software as root -- goto Step 1.

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