Hi..
Being relatively new to Linux, I have a few questions concerning security.
If there is a better/more appropriate site, I'd appreciate being pointed in
that direction...
I'm looking at setting up a few machines to allow users to access the
machines and perform development work on the machines. By development, I
mean the ability to actually run various scripting languages
(Perl/PHP/etc...) and the ability to actually build/compile/run their C/C++
apps....
The idea is to setup a system that provides the functionality of
www.sourceforge.com as well as the ability to build/test the
applications....
My question has to do with the problem of creating an environment that's
reasonably secure. Is there a way/ways to create this kind of environment
such that a user can essentially have his/her own space and not somehow
screw up the system. Are there pointers that you can provide to give me a
better high level understanding of what this kind of environment would
entail...
Basically, we do not want the "ruthless" user to be able to create havoc
through not having the system secured properly, or from being able to create
an app that would in turn caus havoc.
I've done the Google thing and come across the concept of chroot/jail but I
have a lot more questions...
Thanks in advance for any help/assistance with this issue...
Hey... If you live close to me, I'd even buy you lunch!!!
Thanks
Bruce Douglas
bedouglas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(925) 866-2790
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