From: George at Clug <c...@goproject.info>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:55:22 +1000
> Please excuse my ignorance, but how did you manage to get the folder
> "/home/root/" when running "ls ~/.bash_profile" as root?
>
> To my knowledge root's home directory should be /root, not
> /home/root.
Ref. https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2022/02/msg00080.html
Yes, the installer gives root home directory /root. In msg00080.html
I mentioned "ln -s /home/root /root". Subsequently realized that
changing /root to /home/root with vipw is more direct.
https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2022/02/msg00120.html
Incidentally, regarding perpetual root, David mentioned "You may hit
snags." I appreciate that but the system has worked this way for over
three years with no significant difficulties. At one time, root might
have had difficulties with graphical usage; not problematic now.
I kept ordinary user "peter" from the installation process and use it
rarely. Such as for sftp transfers with a mobile device.
In case of catastrophe, Debian installation is fairly painless. A few
hours. Configuration details can absorb painful amounts of time and
notes are invaluable when "rebuilding the wheel". Haven't had a
catastrophe yet but have installed on new-to-me machines.
Regards, ... P.
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