root problems! - Solved!

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Sat, 28 Sep 2002 10:38:04 -0400


On 28 Sep 2002 00:04:49 -0700 Craig White <craigwhite@azapple.com> wrote:
> ---
> also
> 
> when you su to root, do it as 'su -' as the
> dash will make it a login
> shell and load the root settings (such as the
> paths)
> 
> Craig

That's a good tip!  I always wondered about the paths and such when doing an
su to root, just never wondered hard enough to look for the answer.  Thanks.

Alan