Interesting read about sudo vs root

[mattisking]

http://linuxboxadmin.com/articles/sudo-vs-root.php

[htinn]

Looks like good advice for people who run their boxes in public areas (like a classroom, maybe).

[rfruth]

A good reason to use a strong password :rolleyes:

[klahjn]

A good reason to use a strong password :rolleyes:

If you use a strong password, root v sudo doesn't really matter. Unless you are absent-minded and leave a root session open....then let the floodgates open for any damage.