Apple and OS security--communication is key

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Yup

"How about good ole' OSX - Can you install updates when
logged in as a regular user account?"

Sure can. I've gone from OS X 10.0 all the way up to OS X 10.3.4
and have installed and updated gobs of third party software and
have never, and that is NEVER, logged in as anything but a user.
I know I can log in as Admin but have never bothered to. Don't
have any reason to.

BUT, every time I have installed any software, no matter how big
or how small, I have had to enter my login password. That
doesn't give me Admin or Root access, just permits me and only
me to install software.

That little step right there is why virus don't propogate on the
Mac. You have to go through steps to get software on the
machine, namely type in your password. So, I go to the
offending website or get the offending program e-mailed to me.
I have to actively download the program or save it from the e-
mail. Then, double click on the installer icon, then enter my
password. Only then will the software install.

Posted by: MonsterPuppy   Posted on: 06/03/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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