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# 1  
Old 04-07-2005
Running su command from normal user
Hi,

I have to write a functionality on AIX m/c, in which I have to execute su command from some normal user (other than root).

I have created two users, u1 and u2 and put both the users in same group.
I logged in with user u1 and tried to su to u2 but was not able to do so.
Where as if i am logged in with root, can su to u2.

Can anybody tell me what is prerequisite for executing su command.
or what can be the reason for this?

Thanks in advance.
# 2  
Old 04-07-2005
Have you tried

su - u2 ?
# 3  
Old 04-19-2005
Did you set:
Another user can SU TO USER? true

?
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