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SubjectRe: Username "root" unique?
Hi Peter.

>> how would a Linux system react if I changed "root" to something
>> else (preferably "bofh" :), but kept the UID/GID the same?

>> I.e. do all the tools and right mechanisms rely on UID/GID or on
>> the /etc/passwd|shadow user NAME?

>> I don't want to lock myself out ... =;)

> "su" probably will be unhappy; you'll have to type "su bofh"
> instead. Other programs may break as well.

Nope, su doesnae care - it refers to UID 0 if you don't type a name,
and you get whatever's the first name with UID 0 as a result...

> The "root-ness" however is due to uid 0, not the name.

True...as were your following comments...

Best wishes from Riley.


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