Why doesn't sudo read /root/profile?

[Werner Schram]

Rick Morneau wrote:
> Whenever I "sudo" or "sudo su root", my PATH variable is
> some kind of minimal default instead of what's specified in
> /root/.profile.  Is there some way to provide a real root
> environment when using "sudo"?
>
> Thanks!
>   
Yes, use "sudo su -" and you are set! Note that if you want a root shell 
with your own (user) environment, you can use "sudo -s". That way, you 
have a fully functional environment, without unnecessary cluttering the 
/root directory.

Werner