> I'm currently confused because I just learned how to set up a new account
> for myself and now I want to su to root. When I set up my account I put
> myself in the group `wheel' [:0:] in /etc/groups. But everytime I log on as
> myself and give the command su, I get the message. "you are not in the
> correct group to su root."
> 
> Yet when I give the command, Groups, I am told that I _am_ in the group `wheel'.
> I must be missing something here. I've looked in my books and various faq's
> and on-line sources but according to them I am doing everything correctly.
> I tried to su toor, also, but no go there either.
> 
> If anyone has any suggestions I would be appreciative.

Michael-

I'd try putting yourself in group 'wheel' in the passwd file (using vipw, 
of course).  That will make your primary group 'wheel', and I think that 
su should recognize you then.

I hope this helps.

Later.

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Colin Wood                                      ender@is.rice.edu
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