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From: Rogier Steehouder <r.j.s@gmx.net>
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Subject: Can I rename root?
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A simple question: Can I rename root?

I already renamed toor: no problem. Do any programs rely on the name
'root' being available or is it prefectly safe to use vipw and rename it
to 'master' or 'admin'.

With kind regards, Rogier Steehouder

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