[Mailman-Users] surely can install mailman without root?

[Stephen J. Turnbull]

jidanni at jidanni.org writes:

 > Does one really need root privileges to install mailman?

You could probably make it "work" more or less, but to make things
secure you do need root privileges.

 > Is the above neglecting a fundamental principle?

Yes.  Security.  If your host allows you to do such things, I strongly
suggest you find one who won't. ;-)