User accounts

[paulbert]

Hi,
Newbie to Linux. I need to create a user account for a software developer. I am logged in as an administrator and was planning on using the 'useradd' command to add the developer. Where should I place his folder in the directory hierarchy?

He will need to access the gcc compiler to do his development.

Paulbert

[gogalthorp]

Ok all users are in the /home directory

It is easiest to use Yast to set up users. This can be done from a normal account but you must supply the root password when starting yast.

Yast-Security&Users-User management.

There should be no problem in general as a Normal user but it all depends on exactly what is being developed. If the app that is being developed is root dependents then he may need to have root access or be a member of the root group. Also he may need root access (ie root password) if he is to be allowed to install packages.

If you don't trust hime why are you having him write programs for you?

[paulbert]

thanks for the speedy reply.