Re: [LI] Re: restrict linux from booting in single user

[Public Domain SoftWare <pdsw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> user mode by passing linux 1  or linux single at lilo prompt.  This can be
> a threat if some mischevious knows and uses the system and you can't bank
> on everyone being sincere...  I wish to know if there is a way out to
> disable the linux box from booting in single user mode by passing parameters.

i think there is some option whereby you can ensure password to be asked for
while booting in single user mode. i think some option in lilo.conf, but that
password will be in plaintext, so make lilo.conf read/write only to root.

otherwise also i feel that the option for asking password in single user
mode is still there.

and, disable floppy drive from CMOS and protect CMOS setup with a password.

HTH
sandeep
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