[ Home  |  FAQ-Related Q&As  |  General Q&As  |  Answered Questions ]

    Search the Q&A Archives

Need help in understanding the difference in running a run...

<< Back to: Unix Programming FAQ (v1.37)

Question by swc
Submitted on 1/5/2004
Related FAQ: Unix Programming FAQ (v1.37)
Rating: Not yet rated Rate this question: Vote
Need help in understanding the difference in running a run control script in /etc/init.d by logging as root and normal user? The script has su to normal user in it, and forked a java program using &. When I asked sysadmin to run the script as root, the java program died easily. But if I logging in as normal user and run the script, the java program stayed running for a long time. Thanks for your answer.


Your answer will be published for anyone to see and rate.  Your answer will not be displayed immediately.  If you'd like to get expert points and benefit from positive ratings, please create a new account or login into an existing account below.


Your name or nickname:
If you'd like to create a new account or access your existing account, put in your password here:
Your answer:

FAQS.ORG reserves the right to edit your answer as to improve its clarity.  By submitting your answer you authorize FAQS.ORG to publish your answer on the WWW without any restrictions. You agree to hold harmless and indemnify FAQS.ORG against any claims, costs, or damages resulting from publishing your answer.

 

FAQS.ORG makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of the posts. Each post is the personal opinion of the poster. These posts are not intended to substitute for medical, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. FAQS.ORG does not endorse any opinion or any product or service mentioned mentioned in these posts.

 

<< Back to: Unix Programming FAQ (v1.37)

[ Home  |  FAQ-Related Q&As  |  General Q&As  |  Answered Questions ]
© 2008 FAQS.ORG. All rights reserved.