[tor-talk] Need help -- File descriptors problem after update

[Julian Yon]

On Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:25:16 -0500
grarpamp <grarpamp at gmail.com> wrote:

> > as root
> 
> There's no need to run Tor as root. Use packet
> redirection or hack the kernel if you feel the
> need for a low port.

There's not just no need, it's pointlessly reckless. Every service you
run as root unnecessarily is another one which might have a remote root
exploit you could have avoided. That includes Tor; I'm sure the devs
would be first to admit it's not bug-free.


-- 
3072D/F3A66B3A Julian Yon (2012 General Use) <pgp.2012 at jry.me>
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