Nigel Henry wrote: > I have a problem when compiling a library. I am upgrading Aldrin, a music app. > The latest version needs a library that used to be integrated in Aldrin, but > now needs to be installed separately. The library "libzzub" doesn't seem to > be available for FC5, at least not in extras, or freshrpms. > > This library is built using scons, but when I su to root to do a "scons > install" it insists on running ldconfig, which it can't as it's not > calling /sbin/ldconfig, and lunches out saying there's a problem. > > I had a look in /etc/profiles, and I'm sure on an earlier version of FC, I > added /sbin to the paths, but FC5 seems to be a bit different. > > What do I need to do, so that it is not necessary to call ldconfig > as /sbin/ldconfig? > <-------------------[ SNIP ]-----------------------------> > > What does "pathmunge" mean? > > Thanks for any help with this problem. > > Nigel. > Use "su -" instead of "su" and you will get roots full environment, including having /sbin and /usr/sbin in your path. The only disadvantage is that you will have to change back to your source directory, because after running "su -" you will be in root's home directory. (/root) Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
