Re: can't run as root with netbsd-5

[Sarton O'Brien <bsd-xen%roguewrt.org@localhost>]

Manuel Bouyer wrote:
> On Wed, Mar 04, 2009 at 05:31:39PM +1100, bsd-xen%roguewrt.org@localhost wrote:
> > [...]
> >
> > And not syncing your userland and kernel while you have physical
> > root access, life on the edge! hehe
>
> No, it should be safe to run a new kernel with old userland, at last
> for basic functionalities like logging in and getting a shell (things
> like ipf are known to cause issues). 
> If it doesn't work it's a bug.

Yes, I understand. My point was that he had booted the new kernel and 
had physical access to install userland but decided to wait and perform 
it remotely. For the small amount of time it takes to sync up, I would 
have done it there and then to be safe.

Just my opinion :)

Sarton