If you are using kernel-package you have to have root rights to compile it. Using fakeroot lets you do it without being root kind of like sudo.
On Sat, Jun 23, 2001 at 10:40:34AM -0500, Ken Januski wrote: > Thanks to all who've helped me in recompiling my kernel. I used > kernel-package on one debian box and it worked fine. But now I'm about > to do it on another more important box and I'd like to know why I should > not do this as root, as I did on first box, and instead use fakeroot or > something similar. > > I'm sure there are very good reasons. I'd just like an explanation of > the problems created by running it as root and the virtues of not doing > so. Thanks for your patience in answering a basic question. > > Ken > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- BOFH excuse #44: bank holiday - system operating credits not recharged
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