Re: Getting Linux to re-read /etc/group data


Subject: Re: Getting Linux to re-read /etc/group data
From: Paul J. Lucas (pauljlucas@mac.com)
Date: Tue Mar 27 2001 - 21:52:38 MST


On Tue, 27 Mar 2001, Peter M. Bagnall wrote:

> if you've installed the startup script in /etc/rc.d/init.d then just do a
>
> /etc/rd.c/init.d/httpd -restart

        There's no '-' in that; but that just sends the process a HUP.

> But you shouldn't even have to do that, I'm surprised you actually have to do
> anything. The group file should be read automatically as needed AFAIK.

        Yes, but not *re*read, which is why you have to restart it.

        - Paul



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