Linux is a secure multi-user system. Each user may have his
own preferences, files and so on. But unlike the system
administrator called root
, the users you add at this
point are not authorized to change anything except their own files
and their own configurations, protecting the system from
unintentional or malicious changes which could have a serious
impact on it.
Create at Least One
User. You are first
asked for a real name. DrakX uses the first word you type
in this field and copies it, all in lowercase, to the
Login name field, which is the name this user
must enter to log on to the system. Then enter a password, twice
(for confirmation). From a security point of view, a
non-privileged (regular) user's password isn't as crucial as the
root
password, but that's no reason to neglect
it by making it too simple: after all, your
files could be the ones at risk.
Create Other Users if Needed. Once you click on
you can add other users. Add a user for each one of your friends, your father, your sister, etc. Click when you're finished adding users.User Shell | |
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Clicking on
Advanced allows you to change the default
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Auto Login. Depending on the security level chosen, you may be asked to choose a user who will be automatically logged into the system when the computer boots up. If you're interested in that feature, check the Use this feature box, choose the desired user and select a window manager, then click on .