Not sure how to create new users

[aval]

How do I create a regular (non-root) user in Suse Linux Standard Server 8?

In the YaST Control Center, under “Security and Users”, I only see:

Firewall
Security Settings

I may have opted not to install certain components during install of the OS – which may explain the absence of a module allowing me to create more users???

I need to access the web – but want to avoid doing so as root.

If I open the Standard Server icon on the desktop, I end up with a web interface that seems to offer the option to create users and groups, but I’m not sure if this is the right place.

BTW, is there a decent free AV program for Suse Linux Server? I’m learning Linux on my free time – I don’t really want to invest too much. Note: my server is solely for practice.

I have the firewall configured – securely I believe, and also believe that Konqueror is less vulnerable than MS IE but does that eliminate the need for an AV?

Thank you,

Aval

[smolloy]

Weird that you don't seem to have all the usual YAST modules..... You could add a new user from the command line. Have a look at the "useradd" function.

As far as I know you don't need an AV program for linux, as there are basically no viruses in the wild that affect it. IMHO you should just make sure you have a good strong firewall, and you will be fine.

[harner]

Check this thread out for Linux Anti-Virus programs/advice.

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...ight=antivirus

[aval]

Thanks to both of you for the AV tips - I'll do w/o one for now.

Concerning the missing module in YaST, is there a way to add additional components?

For example, if I wanted to make a Windows server a Domain Controller, or a DHCP server, or a DNS server, I could either run dcpromo or use "Add and Remove Windows Components" to have these features that I may not have installed initially.

Aval

[bdoggy]

Shoot i wish i was on linux rite now and i could tell you but im running windows... believe that there is a way using shell or konsol to acess the user acounts and manage them throuhg a shell program if there is no graphical user option under yast.. When i find out exactly what that was i will let you know... Later

[Dapper Dan]

It's been a while since I've used SuSE, but you could try running kuser...

kdesu kuser