Re: listener does not start as root user

sybrandb_at_yahoo.com wrote:

>>As oracle user lsnrctl start, stop and status work without any
>>problems. But I'd like to be able to start the listener as root.
>>
>>Many thanks.
>>
>>Thiko!
>>
>>
>
>Why on earth do you want to run a screwed up installation, go against
>Oracle's advice and run the listener as root. The executable has
>setuid, so there is *ABSOLUTELY* no need for it, in fact you will
>create havoce.
>You must be looking for a career move.
>
>Sybrand Bakker
>Senior Oracle DBA
>
>

What is it about some people that they want to do everything as ROOT and SYS? An inability to play
by the rules? Or some kind of weird compensation for a deep seated insecurity .... I want power ...
power ... power. I want god like powers. Bwaa ha ha. I can kill -9 all of you. ;-)

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