Re: [Jack-Devel] jack - audio group - package install

On 2012-01-26 15:37, Fons Adriaensen wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 02:42:40PM +0100, Jörn Nettingsmeier wrote:
>
>> "need to know" is for secret services, the military, and other sinister
>> operations.
>
> And your credit card PIN, the root password of your (non-virtual)
> server, etc...
>
>> open source software in my book is first of all a tool for the
>> emancipation of computer-using people.
>
> Yes.
>
>> it's accepted practice to ban people from driving unless they have shown
>> in a very formalized way they are up to the task. i don't see why we
>> should have people who refuse to get a clue about access control basics
>> connect to our common network infrastructure and screw it up for
>> everybody.
>
> Same for sports that create some risk such as diving or speleology,
> handling a motorised boat, hanging stage lights and speakers above
> people, electrical wiring, using potentially dangerous substances,
> etc. etc. And still some people manage to have their fingers blown
> away by fireworks each new year.
>
> When you move into a new home you may want to give a copy of
> the key to your loved one, maybe some of your familiy, a trusted
> friend or neighbour. Would you like the landlord to do that by
> default, and without even informing you ? I guess the answer is
> no - you need to be aware of these things and take your own
> decisions. Basic access or privilege control on a PC is not
> really different. And getting things for free is no excuse for
> voluntary ignorance - even if it seems to stimulate it.
>
>> and what benefit is there for free software developers to cater to
>> unemancipated users? what could they possibly give in return?
>
> Only trouble.
>
> Ciao,
>

Perhaps instead of just asking for a password when a user wants to 
change something in their system (besides perhaps installing a piece of 
software), the user should be presented with three random system admin 
questions. Failure to answer would produce a notice saying:

"You are not qualified to administer this computer"

Jokes aside, security is important of course, but so is being able to do 
things in a fun way.

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