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2010-01-11
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#2
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If you login as root by just typing "root" then it'll probably run the .shrc file.
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2010-01-12
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#3
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Originally Posted by Rob1n
Yes, it does.
If you login as root by just typing "root" then it'll probably run the .shrc file.
But then, what is the difference between 'root' and 'sudo gainroot'? In other words, what do we need 'sudo gainroot' for?
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2010-01-12
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'sudo gainroot' doesn't change the directory, whereas 'root' does (which can be irritating). Not sure what other differences there are though.
I found that I could set variables and add aliases as an mortal by creating a file '.shrc' in /home/user
However, this does not seem to work for root, at least not by becoming root with the command 'sudo gainroot' and creating /root/.shrc
How can I add aliases to root, or should I login as root in a different way? If so, how?
Thanks,
Paai