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1) nano /usr/bin/chromium
2) change:
exec /usr/lib/chromium/chromium "$@"
to
exec /usr/lib/chromium/chromium "$@" --user-data-dir
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Just out of genuine interest; why would you want to do this?
Burninate!
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I think what Gcool is trying to say is...
"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FSCKING MIND???!!!!"
General rule - don't run anything as root unless it's absolutely necessary.
More specific rule - don't run your browser as root ever.
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yes, I know I should not do it, but sometimes for some reason, someone might need to do it. And here is the way.
Cheers!
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1) nano /usr/bin/chromium
2) change:
exec /usr/lib/chromium/chromium "$@"to
exec /usr/lib/chromium/chromium "$@" --user-data-dir
you sir are a god among men
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And after the bump of the five-month old thread, I'll ask again: why would you want to do this ?
General rule - don't run anything as root unless it's absolutely necessary.
More specific rule - don't run your browser as root ever.
And for some reason, I really think he knows what he's talking about...
Last edited by 2ManyDogs (2012-10-05 00:01:03)
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I normally wait 6 months before considering a thread necro but this one is beyond done. Closing.
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