Re: Question regarding sudo equivalents

Rich,

From the sudo man page:

*The -i (simulate initial login) option runs the shell specified by the password database entry of the target user as a login shell.*

In other words, sudo -i gives you a full root environment.

Seth Miller

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 8:24 AM, Rich J <rjoralist3_at_society.servebeer.com> wrote:

> On 2016/06/15 20:27, Mark J. Bobak wrote:
>
> Getting back to the original question, I use sudo every day, and have for
> at least 20 years....I've heard of some alternatives, but never come across
> one in use. The idea that sudo is old hat, is sort of the point, if you
> ask me. I want it because it's old and stodgy and simple and effective,
> and it's *everywhere* on Unix/Linux platforms! Also, when is the last time
> you heard anout a security hole in sudo?
>
> I have to admit to never using sudo unless directions specifically call
> for it. I don't like that it doesn't provide a full root environment,
> which can lead to mistakes.
>
> "su -" for me.
>
> My $.02,
> Rich
>

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