-----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Claude Jones Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 3:18 PM To: For users of Fedora Core releases Subject: Re: how do I set 'home' for root Assuming I understood you correctly, I tried this: sh-3.00# su cj [cj@viewridgeproductions2 misc]$ su root Password: sh-3.00# kcontrol Aborting. $HOME is not set. sh-3.00# I'm getting the same bad result, if I follow you right. -- Claude Jones Bluemont, VA, USA ----- >From cj, try the command "su -" -> No user of any kind specified. By default, it will take you to root, and the dash sets up a login shell. -- Robert P. Nix Mayo Foundation RO-CE-8-857 200 First Street SW 507-284-0844 Rochester, MN 55905 ----- "In theory, theory and practice are the same, but in practice, theory and practice are different."
