On Jan 21, 2008 9:33 PM, richard terry <rterry@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Sometimes I build packages from AUR, and (obviously wrongly), do this as root. > > Today I got this message: > > ==> ERROR: Running makepkg as root is a BAD idea and can cause > permanent, catastrophic damage to your system. If you > wish to run as root, please use the --asroot option. > > Can someone explain. What's to explain that that message didn't already explain?
