[nycbug-talk] su -

[Marc Spitzer]

On 11/25/05, Jim Brown <jpb at sixshooter.v6.thrupoint.net> wrote:
> * michael <lists at genoverly.net> [2005-11-25 13:50]:
> > On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 13:43:45 -0500
> > Jim Brown <jpb at sixshooter.v6.thrupoint.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Couple of thoughts-
> > >   Verify you are who you think you are with w.
> > >   Check /var/log/auth.log  for errors.
> > >
> > > Jim B.
> >
> > ok on both.  There are only 2 users, root and I.  After booting, I log
> > onto the console as me and startx.  Then at the xterm I try to su;
> > unsuccessfully.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Michael
>
>
> My guess is that the xterm is resetting your uid.

if so try playing around with the 'id' command, id -Gn == groups(1)
for example.  See if hat you get is what you expect.

marc

>
> I'll think on this some more.  Let us know what you find out...
>
> Jim B.
>
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