Hour 5. Users and Groups
Because FreeBSD supports multiple users, security is necessary in order to ensure privacy so that users cannot interfere with each other or have access to things they shouldn't be able to access. FreeBSD implements this security through a system of ownership (that works on individual users as well as groups) that allows collaboration on projects while still ensuring privacy and protection against unauthorized access.
In this hour, you will learn:
How FreeBSD enables multiple users to use the same system
Why it is beneficial to have more than one user—even if you are the only person using the system
Why FreeBSD has groups and how to use them
How to add new users to FreeBSD
How to remove existing users from FreeBSD
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