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How to enter root?

my program runs some system files but i am not able to run those files.it reports the following error when i try to execute them.....you must be root to execute..........so anyone help me how to enter root through perl program and run some system files.
Feb 13 '08 #1
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KevinADC
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Move your perl script to where it is allowed to run as root. If you can't do that then you have to ask your system administrator to set it up for you.
Feb 13 '08 #2
numberwhun
3,509 Expert Mod 2GB
Move your perl script to where it is allowed to run as root. If you can't do that then you have to ask your system administrator to set it up for you.
Agreed! Unfortunately, you cannot switch users in your Perl script(s). The security issue surrounding that is astounding.

Regards,

Jeff
Feb 13 '08 #3

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