[Xorp-users] install problem

[Bruce Simpson]

Bruce Simpson wrote:
> Qihua Yang wrote:
>   
>> I have joined the group xorp. But I still cannot run in configure 
>> mode. Is there anybody help me?
>>
>>     
>
> You need to add yourself to group 'xorp' if it does not already exist on 
> your system, please refer to the documentation:

Sorry, it sounds like you've already done that. Please remember that 
most UNIX systems require you log out and log back in for changes to the 
group database to be seen in the current session.

Have you looked at the code which contains the error message about 
permissions, to see where the permission check is implemented?

I'm not too familiar with the Router Manager internals. I'm sure the 
answer is probably an FAQ, so you might wish to check the mailing list 
archives. Sorry I can't be of more help with your issue at the moment.

FWIW I usually run both xorpsh and xorp_rtrmgr as root, just for 
convenience during development. I believe xorpsh as a normal user should 
work, however you may run into issues with path permissions for 'save', 
'load' etc.

thanks,
BMS