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Old 09-11-2003, 03:18 AM   #1
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the opposite command of su? can i access user logins when i am root? how?


the opposite command of su? can i access user logins when i am root? how?
i am logged as root, what if i want to become a user, example i want to become user kublador, is it possible?

user to root = su
root to user = what?

please help
thanks
 
Old 09-11-2003, 03:26 AM   #2
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still "su" see the manpge for full options.
 
Old 09-11-2003, 03:30 AM   #3
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then again I always just 'logout'
 
Old 09-11-2003, 03:43 AM   #4
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amazing! thanks dude
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