Re: [CentOS] KPPP: why root?

On Wed, 2005-05-18 at 08:10 -0400, Mark Weaver wrote:

Hi All,

I'm wondering about something that seems a bit odd. I've setup a CentOS 4 box for a client that is "still" using dial-up and to activate the connection appears to require root privileges. Why is this?

The reason Linux was loaded on this box was to provide a very functional box that could be easily locked down so when the cat was away the mice couldn't play, however, if the mice need root access to activate the dial-up connection this really defeats the purpose.

Whats up with Kppp needing root access?

thanks,

Mark

KPPP has required a root password forever :)

I don't know if this works, but here it is:

http://www.linuxgazette.com/node/3759