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sticking to the point: just installing software from extracting tar ball to the three steps to get it installed only as root, really does not present a security issue. yes - no?

uxserx-bw
– uxserx-bw

2016-02-11 14:04:57 +00:00
Commented Feb 11, 2016 at 14:04
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@userx-bw It's not a yes or no question, without more info. System configuration, user behavior, and existence of other malicious or unwanted code factor in to the question. Security IS NOT a binary state. It is a methodology, a mind set, a way of considering the risks and acting accordingly.

0xSheepdog
– 0xSheepdog

2016-02-11 17:14:10 +00:00
Commented Feb 11, 2016 at 17:14

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