9.1.1 as root vs 8.2.3-REL as named

[Mark.Andrews at nominum.com]

> On my Linux (2.2.14-5.0), BIND version 9.1.1 won't run as an
> unprivileged user:
> 
>   # named -u named
>   /usr/sbin/named: -u not supported on Linux kernels older than
>   2.3.99-pre3 when using threads
> 
> My other option is 8.2.3-REL. In your opinion, which one is best from
> a security point of view, 9.1.1 run as root, or 8.2.3-REL run as user
> "named"?

	or recompile with --disable-threads
	or upgrade your kernel and recompile

	You also obviously have not read the FAQ, I suggest that
	you go read it.  You may also want to read the README and
	doc/misc/migration if you havn't already done so.

	Mark

> 
> Thank you for your help,
> 
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