A/UX: Security Q & A (8/94)


1) The A/UX manual refers to a menu option to change the root password, but
I can't find it.

2) Is there a possibility of getting a Startup shell that has password
protection?

3) Which file is used to restrict access to the directories?

1) At the A/UX Login screen, pull down the Options menu and select Change
Password.

2) Cancel the A/UX startup so you are in the Startup command shell. Pull
down the Preferences menu and select General. Select Password checking.
This prevents unauthorized users from canceling A/UX Startup and using
the A/UX Startup command shell window.

3) The file is /usr/lib/uucp/Permissions.



Article Change History:
30 Aug 1994 - Updated to describe Startup shell protection.

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2012