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Old 06-07-2008
Question on install software package on Linux

Hello ALL,

I am not very sure about the following two questions, I have install some packages on my Linux system, though.


Q1. Should I log in as root to install a software package on a Linux system?

Q2. If I log in as a common user, say 'Mike', and install a software on Mike's home directory, then do other users on the system have the access to the software. Or I have to use 'export' to export some software libraries.


Thanks
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Old 06-09-2008
I'd say : it depends on the software that you want to install - some require root privileges, others don't. if you install software as user, the other users might still be able to use it, just setup the proper permissions.
 
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