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In response to "what did they do? -- nm" by loosilu

One changed the root password on a server, he was not the sysadmin.

Posted by GregW (aka not2fast) Mar 20 '12, 13:31

He was given the password to install some software. His excuse was he wanted the server to himself to avoid conflicts. As opposed to asking others to stay off the system, or let anyone know what he was doing.

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Well, he did change it back when he was done. - GregW Mar 20, 13:34 2
- the other one was downloading midget porn weren't they!! -- nm - Epiphany Mar 20, 13:38
- I'm laughing. Admittedly, my schadenfreude is getting its exercise. -- nm - con_carne Mar 20, 13:37
someone working for the city of san fran did that and ended up getting 2 years in prison -- nm - zeitgeist Mar 20, 13:32

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One changed the root password on a server, he was not the sysadmin.

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