diff --git a/automated install/basic-install.sh b/automated install/basic-install.sh
index 97171c31..d5f070a4 100755
--- a/automated install/basic-install.sh	
+++ b/automated install/basic-install.sh	
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ c=$(( columns / 2 ))
 ######## FIRST CHECK ########
 # Must be root to install
 echo ":::"
-if [[ $EUID -eq 0 ]];then
+if [ `id -u` -eq 0 ];then
 	echo "::: You are root."
 else
 	echo "::: sudo will be used for the install."