On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 9:54 PM, Andrew Ross <anross@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Kushal, >> >> Btw, why we do need to use visudo than simple vi ? What is the difference >> ? >> >> Kushal >> > > By default /etc/sudoers is read only. > > visudo lets you edit and save. vi the same file and you have to force save. > > /me guesses its just added security.... > That's not the only reason. Try catching an error / typo while just using vi/vim. With visudo, it validates syntax too. Clint -- fedora-docs-list mailing list fedora-docs-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-docs-list
