is it ok to sudo for make install?

Claude Jones claude_jones at levitjames.com
Wed Nov 9 20:10:34 UTC 2005


This is a simple technical question, but I can't seem to find an answer. When 
compiling from source, is it OK to sudo for the make install, or do I need to 
su -   I remember reading something about root's path environments not being 
fully in place when sudo'ing - do I have that completely wrong? 
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Claude Jones
Bluemont, VA, USA




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