Re: question about Linux boxes only running as root

doctor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (The Doctor) writes:

Right I got a customer who is only running one account, namely root
and 1 app. I suspect this person is opening himself to trouble.

yes/no?

Does the application connect to any network? If it does, and there is
a security flaw, the box can become compromized.

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