User and Superuser Management

Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2016 20:54:38 +0200 Subject: Adding or refreshing installer in en --- installer/5/en/content/addUser.html | 48 +++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) (limited to 'installer/5/en/content/addUser.html') diff --git a/installer/5/en/content/addUser.html b/installer/5/en/content/addUser.html index 28484d10..5209a3db 100644 --- a/installer/5/en/content/addUser.html +++ b/installer/5/en/content/addUser.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ User and Superuser Management

User and Superuser Management

Set Administrator (root) Password:

It is advisable for all Mageia installations to set a superuser or administrator's password, usually called the root password in Linux. As you type a @@ -51,16 +51,19 @@ in the user password. There is a shield at the end of the text box that indicates the strength of the password. (See also Note)

Password (again): Retype the user password into this text box and drakx will check you have the same password in - each of the user password text boxes.

Note

Any user you add while installing Mageia, will have a world readable - (but write protected) home directory.

However, while using your new install, any user you add in - MCC - System - Manage users on system will have a - home directory that is both read and write protected.

If you don't want a world readable home directory for anyone, it is - advised to only add a temporary user now and to add the real one(s) after - reboot.

If you prefer world readable home directories, you might want to add - all extra needed users in the Configuration - Summary - step during the install. Choose User management.

The access permissions can also be changed after the install.

Advanced User Management

If the advanced button is clicked you are + each of the user password text boxes.

Note

Any user you add while installing Mageia, will have a world + readable (but write protected) home directory.

However, while using your new install, any user you add in + MCC - System - Manage users on system will have a + home directory that is both read and write protected.

If you don't want a world readable home directory for anyone, it + is advised to only add a temporary user now and to add the real one(s) + after reboot.

If you prefer world readable home directories, you might want to + add all extra needed users in the Configuration - + Summary step during the install. Choose User + management.

The access permissions can also be changed after the + install.

Advanced User Management

If the advanced button is clicked you are offered a screen that allows you to edit the settings for the user you are - adding. Additionally, you can disable or enable a guest account.

Warning

Anything a guest with a default rbash guest + adding.

Additionally, you can disable or enable a + guest account.

Warning

Anything a guest with a default rbash guest account saves to his /home directory will be erased when he logs out. The guest should save his important files to a USB key.

Enable guest account: Here you can enable or disable a guest account. The guest account allows a guest to log @@ -71,21 +74,20 @@ the user you are adding in the previous screen. This is a number. Leave it blank unless you know what you are doing.
Group ID: This lets you set the group ID. Also a number, usually the same one as for the user. Leave it blank - unless you know what you are doing.