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Could it be a case of short options vs long ones (i.e. -h vs --help)?
Either way, I guess I'll just use one for now on. Just doubled my efficiency!!...
- 08-16-2003 #11Linux User
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Could it be a case of short options vs long ones (i.e. -h vs --help)?
Either way, I guess I'll just use one for now on. Just doubled my efficiency!!
\"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.\"
Albert Einstein
- 08-16-2003 #12Linux Engineer
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I have also not seen the double -- used in a switch for su other than help. Even in my RH 9 "Bible" it doesn't mention anything on "su --" . So maybe only Linus knows
Dan
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- 08-17-2003 #13Linux Engineer
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when i su to root i just type su. If you use a - you pick up the users enviroment variables.
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Maybe su -- is for old folk who have trouble seeing su -
- 08-17-2003 #15Linux Guru
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lol, groper.
You shut down your linux box?
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- 08-18-2003 #16Linux User
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I'm not that old! :P Originally Posted by bluegroper \"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.\"
Albert Einstein
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