It's not sudo that PCLinux doesn't like: it's the way Ubuntu uses it.
Good to hear from you FreewheelinFrank ! I remember you helped me get started "online", with a Dual boot setup of PCLinuxOS years ago, have tried others but it's a close commuity were I can pick peoples brains.
I use PCLinuxOS KDE 'MiniMe' not the full Monty, so as I can build my system how I like it.
As you quoted from that blurb by Old-Polack - Well yep, that's why I say not to use 'Sudo', cos Old-Polack says not to, In The Manner Of The Buntus = ITMOTB
We have always supported the proper use of sudo as a limiting resource, when root privileges are needed for a specific repeatable purpose, such as when needed for the proper functioning of an application, within a script, or when a specific user on a multi user system is assigned limited administrative duties, but is not allowed access to the root password or full root privileges. This is the purpose for which sudo was intended.
I've never used 'Buntu, so,... heck do as you please guys. I may be wrong, go use 'sudo' if you have to.
Personally, I've never needed to use 'sudo'. But, I'm using PCLinuxOS, so just consider that, and the rave in the link FreewheelinFrank posted from PCLinuxos Forums.
mag, your on the same page as the rest of us, don't use "elevated privileges" longer than needed is how i take it.
Merry Christmas to you all, it's officially Christmas (2.15 am) on the 25/12/2012 here in Australia. Plus my bedtime.