makepkg gives error as ROOT but asks for sudo

arnuld · 2014-09-17 01:59:21

This is kind of strange behavior. "makepkg -i" gives error when run as root but when run as normas user it asks for superusel permissions using sudo. I do not understand as per [1]:

If you run as root, makepkg can put files anywhere on your system rather than just in $pkgdir where that package is made from. This is stopped by using fakeroot, which is disabled when run as root.

When it is asking for sudo then I am giving superuser authority anyway:

[root@arch64 pan]# makepkg -i
==> ERROR: Running makepkg as root is a BAD idea and can cause permanent,
catastrophic damage to your system. If you wish to run as root, please
use the --asroot option.

arnuld@arch64 pan]$ makepkg -i
==> WARNING: A package has already been built, installing existing package...
==> Installing package pan with pacman -U...

We trust you have received the usual lecture from the local System
Administrator. It usually boils down to these three things:

    #1) Respect the privacy of others.
    #2) Think before you type.
    #3) With great power comes great responsibility.

[sudo] password for arnuld: 

==> ERROR: Aborted by user! Exiting...

[1] https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=67561

Trilby · 2014-09-17 02:03:29

It will not ask for a password without the "-i" flag. Read the output:

Installing package pan with pacman -U

Allan · 2014-09-17 02:05:36

Using sudo means that root privileges are only used in the install phase and not the build phase.

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#1 2014-09-17 01:59:21

makepkg gives error as ROOT but asks for sudo

#2 2014-09-17 02:03:29

Re: makepkg gives error as ROOT but asks for sudo

#3 2014-09-17 02:05:36

Re: makepkg gives error as ROOT but asks for sudo

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