Script run as root won't allow non-root as a username!

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#1

I have to mount a network share through Apple Remote Desktop using a script, and I have a username and password that I want to mount it as. I have made a script that successfully accomplishes the task when it is run normally through ARD, but when I run it through ARD as root, it messes up, because it will try to log into the server as root, rather than the username I’ve specified! Bizarre! Anybody know why? Thanks!

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#2

sladuuch,

Not sure why that happens, but I recommend against running ANYTHING as root if you can keep from it. The root account has far too much power to wreak havoc with your system. Is there a reason you are using root?