[nycbug-talk] su -

[Jim Brown]

* 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.

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

Jim B.