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Re: How to get user ID (501, 502, etc.)

I *think* this is an error in getuid() when run as an a user that has administrator rights and has authenticated within the last few minutes, I've no t tested it, but it appears to be around three minutes. Interestingly, though getuid() returns 0, calling a task using NSTask assuming that because you have a getuid() of 0 (root) will fail with permission error because the NSTask is still run in the context of the user, not the getuid() result of root.

When it comes to getting and using the console user, it can be entertaining to say the least.

That said, the SystemConfiguration framework method works for getting the current user. I've also seen a need on occasion to identify other user id's using NetInfo (command line) or the OpenDirectory API (http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Networking/Conceptual/ Open_Directory/index.html).

Andy


On Nov 11, 2006, at 5:22 PM, Rosyna wrote:

0 is root. Is this application running as root?

Ack, at 11/11/06, Jerry Krinock said:

Thanks. getuid() returns 0, but this gives the name, user ID and group ID
if you need them.......... 

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