SU vs. ssh root at host

[Pekka Savola]

On Fri, 23 Feb 2001, Dan Kaminsky wrote:
>     So:  For what possible reason would I want to su to root, or any other
> account, instead of simply authenticating with the correct UID in the first
> place?

If you're bulk-installing systems for customers, it's nice to block root
logins if they don't remember to change a default (/null) password.

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Pekka Savola                  "Tell me of difficulties surmounted,
Netcore Oy                    not those you stumble over and fall"
Systems. Networks. Security.   -- Robert Jordan: A Crown of Swords