utempter

[Chakravarthi]

hi,

can some one explian me what is this utempter and where this will be used?

thanks
chakri

[Paul Cross_1]

http://www.google.ca/search?q=%22what+is+utempter%22&ie=UTF-8&hl=en

"From the description of utempter: Utempter is a utility which allows some non-privileged programs to have required root access without compromising system security. Utempter accomplishes this feat by acting as a buffer between root and the programs."