Ubuntu user's report

[Michael Hipp]

Net Llama! wrote:
> I wasn't attacking ubuntu.  I just don't understand why sudo makes the 
> box more secure.

I'm not sure anyone could make a particular claim that it is more secure in an 
absolute sense. The reasons for it have more to do with human habits and 
practical considerations. There is an excellent, objective write-up here that 
details both the pros and cons:

   http://www.ubuntulinux.org/wiki/RootSudo

Michael