[Gambas-user] To store or not to store...

[Bertrand-Xavier M.]

On Thursday 30 March 2006 19:49, GuruLounge - MailLists wrote:
> I've an interesting dilema:
>
> In my project I want to be able to mount and unmount file systems, I
> also will need to be able to access password protected shares.
>
> MOUNT requires the root password in most cases.  What do you think is
> the best idea...
>
> 1) ask for passwords once per session, keeping them in memory until the
> session ends.
>
> 2) store the password in an encrypted file and use them as needed.
>
> 3) ask for the password everytime the resource is accessed.
>
> After considering this I could just make an option panel with the above
> three selections and let the user choose...
>
> I'm only asking because I know root passwords are a pretty touch subject
> given certain security issues.
>
> What's your take on this?
>
> Jeff
I'd go for #1 unless client has sudo installed as Rob pointed out.