root problems! - Solved!

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Author: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
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Subject: root problems! - Solved!

On 28 Sep 2002 00:04:49 -0700 Craig White <> 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