How can I have my path when I su as root???

[jd99]

I used the line in my .profile path, made it executable, but it does nothing. :
PATH=/usr/ucb:/usr/ccs/bin:/opt/sfw/bin:$PATH
export PATH

What am I doing wrong. Basically my main goal is to have my path when I su as root without having to type the whole darn thing every time

Thanks,
Casey

 

[kmart738]

U need to put that line (PATH=...) in /.profile, that's the root's profile..

 

[jd99]

I have it there. It works when I log in, but not when I su in.

Casey

 

[Guest_imported]

try this.

1) edit the file su
# vi /etc/default/su

2) on line SUPATH, try to put the path that you want when you su.

note: if you su using the -, this will use you SUPATH and PATH.
ex. $ su - root

if not. just
ex. $ su root or $ su , it will use only your supath.

good luck.

 

[jd99]

Thats the answer I was looking for. Thanks a million.

Casey

 

[testquestions]

You need to put the path in /etc/default/su file. This path will change your environment value in su.