Hi, thats because the - parameter sets the environment variables. regards, Krishna -----Original Message----- From: redhat-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:redhat-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Nichel Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:08 AM To: redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: question about 'su -' Chris W. Parker wrote: > Ding Li <mailto:achillis2002@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > on Monday, October 27, 2003 10:36 AM said: > > >>just type su instead of su - > > > Hey look at that! Like magic. > > > Thanks, > Chris. Yeah, magic. You're root, but you're not FULLY root. -- By-Tor.com It's all about the Rush http://www.by-tor.com -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list