On 2002.05.03 17:12 Rick Updegrove wrote: > > Ok so just for the heck of it I decided to see if it would compile as > root, > which it does. Now, because I read the documentation I know that is > not the > way it was mean to be installed, but I cannot fifure out why yet. > > When I look at the Makefile for the (working) ports version I see the > following:
> Should I ./configure --disable-root-check > > and then gmake as root? etc. If not why not? I know I am not > supposed to > gmake as root but I am not sure why. I have been looking around for a > written explanation of when --disable-root-check is needed/adviseable > but so far I haven't located anything. The problem you are having in installation is somewhat curable, though not something I've had to deal with in a while. As I'm sure Sam will emphasize, executing *any* action, espeecially a complex one like building courier, has the potential to destroying your system. As a metter of course, one shouldonly resort to root login and su when they are appropriate and needed, and at no other time. David Stowell _______________________________________________________________ Have big pipes? SourceForge.net is looking for download mirrors. We supply the hardware. You get the recognition. Email Us: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ courier-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/courier-users
