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diff --git a/src/os_posix/os_priv.c b/src/os_posix/os_priv.c
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+/*-
+ * Copyright (c) 2008-2012 WiredTiger, Inc.
+ *	All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * See the file LICENSE for redistribution information.
+ */
+
+#include "wt_internal.h"
+
+/*
+ * __wt_has_priv --
+ *	Return if the process has special privileges.
+ */
+int
+__wt_has_priv(void)
+{
+	return (getuid() == 0 ? 1 : 0);
+}