Root Privileges related

[Larry Hall (Cygwin)]

On 3/28/2011 2:19 PM, world peace wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> this question is from a non-expert, basically using cygwin as a
> utility for day to day work.
> Ques: I am trying to install some programs (meant for linux platform)
> on cygwin. The instructions prompt me to do make, make install,
> configure etc. The only problem is I don't know how to become root
> while using cygwin. Can anyone suggest a solution.
> I have seen some discussions on this topic but none that that could help me
> I appreciate your time to write response.

What's the reason you believe you need to be "root"?  Certainly the
procedure you've outlined does not require it.
-- 
Larry

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A: Yes.
> Q: Are you sure?
>> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?

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