Why does the S5 init run "/bin/su" in single-user mode

Mike Wescott wescott at ncrcae.UUCP
Tue Jun 26 01:30:48 AEST 1984


> If I remember correctly, most PDP-11 and VAX-11 processors have keyswitches
> which can be put in a "disable" position that keeps anybody from rebooting
> them.

Nope, not really. On the VAX 11/750 one can reboot by putting the 
POWER ON ACTION switch to BOOT position and then power cycling the
system using the brakers on the back of the cabinet. The keyswitch
just disables the button.

	Mike Wescott
	NCR Corp.
	mcnc!ncsu!ncrcae!wescott



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