Hi guys, this is driving me crazy... Do someone have an idea ? # echo 'pgsql:pgsql:100:100:pgsql:/home/pgsql:/bin/sh' >> /etc/passwd # su - pgsql warning: cannot change to home directory BusyBox v1.7.2 (2010-12-23 22:00:59 CET) built-in shell (ash) Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands. $ /tmp/mnt/usb0/part1/usr/bin/postmaster -D '/tmp/mnt/usb0/part1/caisse/db' "root" execution of the PostgreSQL server is not permitted. The server must be started under an unprivileged user ID to prevent possible system security compromise. See the documentation for more information on how to properly start the server. $ su su: applet requires root privileges! $ -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/root-execution-not-permitted-and-busybox-tp3317041p3317041.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - admin mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-admin mailing list (pgsql-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-admin