[olug] /etc/skel directory

[Terry Bradshaw]

I assume the directory name "skel" is short for skeleton?  (As in
account skeleton)

Just curious...

Terry

On Wed, 2003-10-22 at 10:53, Jon H. Larsen wrote:
> As many of you know or may not know, the /etc/skel folder is the 
> 'default' folder used when adding a new user.  Typically, you will find 
> .bashrc, .bash_logout, and sometimes .procmailrc, in it.  This files are 
> included in the new user's folder at the time of user creation.
> 
> For those who make changes to the /etc/skel folder, what are the items you 
> commonly add or would suggest to system admins?  
> 
> Any common .bashrc additions to lock down users or restrict paths?
> 
> Directories, like public_html/ or httpdocs/?
> 
> Jon L.