>>I have just have the root account on my system current. Is it advisable to create another account and use that one for normal use?
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>Whoa boy! YES! You NEVER do everyday things as root.
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>Sure, you could since root has privledges to everything, but it is safer to be a user. That way, you can always be sure you aren't going to bring your system down with a single keystroke.
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>j
It will also protect you when running a Trojan Horse.