[arch-general] makepkg running as root

richard terry rterry at gnumed.net
Mon Jan 21 22:33:03 EST 2008


Sometimes I build packages from AUR, and (obviously wrongly), do this as root.

Today I got this message:

==> 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.

Can someone explain.

Richard





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