Re: tlug: Permissions on /dev/audio, et al

["Stephen J. Turnbull" <turnbull@example.com>]

>>>>> "Scott" == Scott Stone <sstone@example.com> writes:

    >> Any suggestions?  In particular, is there any reason why I
    >> shouldn't use 0666 on a single-user workstation?

    Scott> I don't see any reason why letting people access /dev/dsp,
    Scott> /dev/audio creates a security risk at all...

The obvious one:  denial of service.

The second answer:  depends on how many watts your amp puts out.

Seriously, neither of those are an issue for me; OTOH, there may be
more nasty minds than mine, even, out there.

Eg, I remember a TLUG meeting where Jim Tittsler did xroach or the
equivalent to Craig's Doom game or the equivalent.  Needless to say,
Craig lost the handle and died :-)

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