On Sunday 04 March 2007 18:37, Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote: > 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 ]-----------------------------> > > > > 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 Before receiving these 3 very quick replies I created a temporary softlink. ln -s /sbin/ldconfig /usr/local/bin/ldconfig I've got the library installed using this method, but it's a bit of a hack. You say above, and I tried "su -", and found myself in roots home directory with no access to the "SConstruct" file in my /home/user directory. How do I change back to my source directory after I've done a "su -" ? Nigel. > -- > > Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, > for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
