[Tutor] Best way to call a prog that requires root access in linux

[Christopher Arndt]

pytutor.20.247ob at spamgourmet.com schrieb:
> I want to distribute the program once
> it's finished so it means explaining this (sudo bit) in the install
> instructions.
> 
> Is this a good / bad way to achieve this? 

Yes, the user should be always made aware, if he is to run something as root.
Requiring him to configure sudo is a good way to do this.

Just make sure your program fails with a meaningful error message, if sudo
isn't set up properly.

Chris