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> That it installs things as a non-admin user is not specific or inherent to its goal. Yes, yes it is. I was there when it was originally released, and its mos
by lectrick 12y ago
> That it installs things as a non-admin user is not specific or inherent to its goal.
Yes, yes it is. I was there when it was originally released, and its most radical feature at the time (when root-installing package managers were prevalent) was the change of philosophy of putting things in userland.
And 99% of installable code should live in userland. Without admin privs.