On Thu, Feb 15, 2001 at 09:01:09AM -0800, Peter Hessler wrote:
> Where is the .profile set for root when I use /usr/bin/su to become
> root? When I login directly as root (at the console, no su) the
> /root/.profile and the /etc/profile kick in. When I log in as a wheel
> memeber, my ~/.profile and /etc/profile kick in. But when I login as
> me, then use /usr/bin/su to become root, the profiles don't apply
> anymore. Where is that set?
If you are typing `su` then your current environement is (mostly)
retained for the new session. If you type `su -` you will simulate
a new login. `man su` for more information.

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