OEM: Use a different UID for Temporary OEM User

[rlbxku1r]

The installer creates internal oem user with UID 1000, so that the actual user created at later setup gets UID 1001.

This might cause some issues, especially when using external drives due to file owner permissions,
because in most cases the user UID is 1000 (as long as you don't share your computer with others).

[somian]

On Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM rlbxku1r ***@***.***> wrote: The installer creates internal oem user with UID 1000, so that the actual user gets UID 1001. This might cause some issues, especially when using external drives due to file owner permissions, because most of the time the user UID is 1000 if you use your computer exclusively. ------------------------------

This is a valid concern; as a user who is planning on installing Mint/LMDE to many computers, I am glad to know about this and that it is being addressed. Thank you rlbxku1r.

You can view, comment on, or merge this pull request online at: #170 Commit Summary - a07da21 <a07da21> OEM: Use a different UID for Temporary OEM User File Changes (1 file <https://github.com/linuxmint/live-installer/pull/170/files>) - *M* usr/lib/live-installer/installer.py <https://github.com/linuxmint/live-installer/pull/170/files#diff-885c4e9ea55fe76ef0da39d2dc8b0d984debc5e81e7f8519b3d00c1d52770333> (9) Patch Links: - https://github.com/linuxmint/live-installer/pull/170.patch - https://github.com/linuxmint/live-installer/pull/170.diff — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#170>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AABZPD4X63HGFK5EUT65B633U2RNLAVCNFSM6AAAAACHVJDYKGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43ASLTON2WKOZTGQ3DANBSGE3DCNQ> . You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.

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