How to add /sbin to useable paths on FC5

[Mikkel L. Ellertson]

Nigel Henry wrote:
> I have a problem when compiling a library. I am upgrading Aldrin, a music app. 
> The latest version needs a library that used to be integrated in Aldrin, but 
> now needs to be installed separately. The library "libzzub" doesn't seem to 
> be available for FC5, at least not in extras, or freshrpms.
> 
> This library is built using scons, but when I su to root to do a "scons 
> install" it insists on running ldconfig, which it can't as it's not 
> calling /sbin/ldconfig, and lunches out saying there's a problem.
> 
> I had a look in /etc/profiles, and I'm sure on an earlier version of FC, I 
> added /sbin to the paths, but FC5 seems to be a bit different.
> 
> What do I need to do, so that it is not necessary to call ldconfig 
> as /sbin/ldconfig?
> 
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> 
> What does "pathmunge" mean?
> 
> Thanks for any help with this problem.
> 
> Nigel.
> 
Use "su -" instead of "su" and you will get roots full environment,
including having /sbin and /usr/sbin in your path. The only
disadvantage is that you will have to change back to your source
directory, because after running "su -" you will be in root's home
directory. (/root)

Mikkel
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