Re: Is it necessary to be root to install Net-SNMP

This is a discussion on Re: Is it necessary to be root to install Net-SNMP within the SNMP Users forums, part of the Networking and Network Related category; > If you run > configure --prefix=/some/path > I have set this prefix but still it doesn't ...


Go Back   Usenet Forums > Networking and Network Related > SNMP Users

FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 4 Days Ago
Raghavendra Prasad
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Is it necessary to be root to install Net-SNMP

> If you run
> configure --prefix=/some/path
>

I have set this prefix but still it doesn't help

> where you have write access to the /some/path tree,
> then you should be able to install as non-root.
> (Though I've not actually tried this myself)


Yes I have the PREFIX folder has write permission for non-root user, I
see that many folders and files are written into folder
>
> Which files in particular are you having trouble with?
>
>

It complains about PERL module, during make install(make works fine)
it tries to write to a root folder(which is related to PERL module). I
was not expecting installation process from a non-root user trying to
write into root folders.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This SF.net email is sponsored by the 2008 JavaOne(SM) Conference
Don't miss this year's exciting event. There's still time to save $100.
Use priority code J8TL2D2.
http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;198757...un.com/javaone
_______________________________________________
Net-snmp-users mailing list
Net-snmp-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Please see the following page to unsubscribe or change other options:
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/...net-snmp-users
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are Off
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:31 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0