Why does "root" worn everything?

[Doug Gwyn]

In article <5209 at uwmcsd1.UUCP> jgd at csd1.milw.wisc.edu (John G Dobnick,EMS E380,5727,) writes:
>I would think that a "library" (or "bin") login would exist for the purpose
>of installing and maintaining software.

>Is the situation different between the System V and Berkeley species of UNIX?

Yes, UNIX System V typically has its system software owned by "bin", an
account with no privileges other than being able to reinstall system
software.