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Hi,

> Thanks for your response. Now my question is - how does one automate
> tasks requiring root privileges?

When one does not know Perl, one uses C programs, I suppose.
They are real binaries, and can be suid. It works. Just mind
your security...

HTH,
				DoubleF



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