[techtalk] Gnome question

[Nicole Zimmerman]

> Um, that's what su *IS*. 'switch user'. And if you can get to root, the
> entire system is open to you. 
> 
> Colour me 'not understanding what's bugging you'.

I think it is important to mention at this point that you have to *enter
the password* of the user you are su'ing to (including su - to be root)  
UNLESS you enter su - <user> as root (then you can su to ANY user).

I don't know if the bugged poster knows that. I could understand how THAT
could bug him.

-nicole