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Author: Bryan O'Neal
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To: Arizona State University Linux Users Group, Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Running as Root
Ok, can some one tell me why when I log in as root I can run ifconfig
but when I log in as user and su to root I can not run ifconfig? I have
a similar issue with snort and a few other apps. I want to stop running
as root when I am messing with my test box, but FC6 is making it
difficult.



Also, why is it when I log in as root and run synergys I can move my
mouse freely across all my screens, but why it runs as itself (init'ed)
or as some other user I am locked to the FC screen when a menu is down,
or beryl is doing it's preview thing, etc. I want synergys to work as
well as it does when root but without having to log in as root.



Bryan O'Neal
Cornerstone Homes & Development, Inc.
4220 E. McDowell Rd Ste. #108
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 505-1900



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