Re: Linux/BSD

[Philipp Buehler <lists_(_at_)_fips_(_dot_)_de>]

On 09/10/2001, Dag <dag_(_at_)_animagicnet_(_dot_)_no> wrote To misc_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org:
> > ->*Never*<- change the shell for root. Allways use su if you have to
> > and you will keep using bash.
> 
> What is the reasoning behind this?

Usually the other shells are dynamically linked.
If /usr(/lib) is on a different partition/slice you *will not* be able
to start this shell, if the /usr cant be mounted.

ciao
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#1: Break the clue barrier!
#2: Already had buzzword confuseritis ?