/usr/local as user-writable, good idea or not?

foxbunny · 2010-12-16 22:15:07

I started working with node.js, and the compiled code goes into /usr/local as usual. I've also used the node's package manager which automatically downloads 3rd party node modules and installs them wherever node is located. So, my question is would it be wise to chown the entire /usr/local tree to be user writable?

Allan · 2010-12-17 00:34:53

/usr/local/bin probably comes before /usr/bin in your PATH so that allows every users to replace important system binaries for you.

SS4 · 2010-12-17 00:36:16

I don't think it's a good idea as it could allow malicious scripts to be placed (and executed) by anyone

Could you install node to /opt/node and then chown that directory to your user?

foxbunny · 2010-12-17 00:39:05

Yeah, I think /opt/node would be optimal. Thanks for the tips. I haven't compiled stuff in a long while, so I got a bit lazy, I guess.

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#1 2010-12-16 22:15:07

/usr/local as user-writable, good idea or not?

#2 2010-12-17 00:34:53

Re: /usr/local as user-writable, good idea or not?

#3 2010-12-17 00:36:16

Re: /usr/local as user-writable, good idea or not?

#4 2010-12-17 00:39:05

Re: /usr/local as user-writable, good idea or not?

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