My home dir is seen by non-admin user

[pcdoctor]

I have created two accounts on Linux Mint 5 KDE. I login as the non-admin user, go to the home folder, click the up arrow key using konqueror and I'm able to see my home directory. I assume this isn't normal. Ok. I modified the permissions for both accounts. I wish this was implemented by default.

[Husse]

and I'm able to see my home directory

You should be
But the default setting for Ubuntu which we inherit is for all to be able to see others home, but not write to it
I don't like this setting but some don't care about it

[pcdoctor]

Thx for responding. I guess it could be worse by giving all users write access.

[Husse]

Sorry - I see that I did not mention that you can change the permissions of your home folder so others can't see it - or rather they'll see the folders but not their content if I remember correctly
Can be done in the GUI as you (no sudo)

[pcdoctor]

Yes, I modified the permissions right after I found out that the other user could see my home dir. I guess I was thinking what if this was a shared pc in a corporate environment. How do the IT people handle this? I use this pc at home but I was just wondering about the business users.

[Husse]

wondering about the business users.

Yes...
I have read somewhere that it is a "design decision" by Ubuntu - can't give you a link but it's out there

[pcdoctor]

You know, I can't believe that I took Linux Mint for granted initially and just thought it was just Ubuntu with a bunch of pretty wallpapers. I'd been having problems with firefox on Kubuntu and decided to install Mint. Firefox on Kubuntu kept doing a hard freeze on my computer. For someone unknown reason, it would attempt to start and then freeze or crash. I made sure I had a backup of my docs and decided to install LM KDE.
Here are some differences that I see between Kubuntu and LM KDE

1. No dolphin "unable to save bookmarks" error with LM KDE
2. When doing a cut and paste with Kubuntu the file that I cut always stayed there, I would have to manually delete it.
3. Plus, I don't have to manually install mp3, flash, quicktime, dvd, etc.
4. LM KDE is also much prettier.

[Husse]

On behalf of Boo (the maintainer of LM KDE ) I thank you

[pcdoctor]

Husse,
Is there anyway to make a donation without using Paypal?
I'm in the U.S.
Thx.

[Husse]

No there is not - this is also to keep both donor and Mint safe as well as a question of costs
I think I read that Paypal has simplified the process