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Linux is a multi-tasking, multi-user system, which means it can safely and securely accommodate

many users at one time, performing plenty of tasks each user requires. But only one account can be

root – capable of changing the way the operating system works.

Because “rooting around” can easily lead to havoc, it’s important to safeguard against accidents.

That’s why just about every Linux user – even if they’re the system administrator – has their own

user account.

Once you’re logged in as root, you have two ways to conveniently add a user to the system: from the

within X and from the shell prompt.

Both methods are quick and painless.

Let’s say that the account you want to choose is called “billy.”

From X:

One of the most powerful tools you can use for system administration is Linuxconf.Youcanuse

Linuxconf for adding and manipulating accounts, monitoring system activities and plenty of other

system features.

Figure 15.8: Finding the Users accounts entry in Linuxconf

Completely documenting all the features of this utility would take much more space than we have

here. For a more detailed look at the application’s features – including greater depth on manipu-

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