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Re: /etc/group comma and space



In message <FBF2C13C-CB46-11D7-A88B-00306564C000@mac.com>
	so spake Gabe f (gabe_1):

> I just noticed that putting a space in a comma separated list of
> group members ( mine was wheel:root, me ) makes su
> think that "me" is not in wheel, but sudo still thinks it's fine.

Probably because your primary group is wheel and that's good enough
enough for sudo (but not for su).  Spaces are not allowed in the
group file.

 - todd