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Fwd: linux questions Mark Gilmore Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:22:41 -0800

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I just discovered su's "-p" (preserve environment) argument (which solves 
my PATH problem).
But I'm still curious to know just where "su" is getting it's PATH, less 
this argument.

>Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:03:05 -0800
>To: ecs@netbloc.com
>From: Mark Gilmore <mark1@markgilmore.net>
>Subject: linux questions
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>When I enter "su" to enter superuser mode, my PATH reverts back to some 
>basic setting.
>This happens no matter *where* I put my PATH statement:
>         /etc/profile
>         /etc/bash.bashrc.local
>What gives ?
>
>Also, is there a way to use the *current* command history when entering 
>superuser mode ?
>Here's what I do a gazillian times a day:
>         Enter some long (hard-to-type) command
>         Get an err (must be super user)
>         "su"
>         Hit up arrow (so as to recall the long cmd) and get squat
>         Curse at the fact that the command history has changed !!!!
>         Retype the command whilst grumbling
>
>tanx
>
>Mark Gilmore
>http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com

Mark Gilmore
http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com 


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