On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Lisi <[email protected]> wrote: > > > On Monday 15 October 2012 20:25:54 Wally Lepore wrote: >> On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM, Ralf Mardorf >> >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Don't run a X session as root, this is a security risk. >> > >> > Yes, using a terminal emulation is correct, but >> > >> >> 1 | su root >> >> 2 | gedit >> > >> > isn't ok. >> > >> > You can, but you don't need to add "root", but if you'll launch GUI >> > stuff like Gedit, you often must use "su -". >> > >> > So correct is >> > >> > su - >> > gedit >> > >> > usually in mails written like this >> > >> > $ su - >> > # gedit >> > >> > alternatively you can run one command >> > >> > su -c gedit >> > >> >> I went to Applications --> Accessories --> Terminal (I assume this is >> >> how to open a terminal) >> > >> > For example, you also could push the shortcut >> > >> > Ctrl + F2 (IOW hit the Ctrl-key and the F2-key simultaneously) >> > >> > to launch an app or add a launcher to a panel or the desktop. >> >> Ok Ralf, I will try your suggestions. As soon as I figure how to >> configure my system to log-in as root? > > Wally, the email to which you are replying tells you what to do. I'll repeat, > but this is also the second time that I have told you, and several other > people have told you as well. Just read the email above. It tells you. But > my preferred method is, FROM A GUI INTO WHICH YOU HAVE LOGGED AS YOUR NORMAL > USER, do: > alt+F2 (i.e. hold down alt, and while doing so press F2, then immediately let > both go.) > then type > gksu gedit > then enter the password when asked. > > BUT PLEASE WALLY, stop going on about logging in as root. If you are > determined to log in as root in a default Debian, you will have to choose > single user mode in GRUB and log in from there. That will land you at the > command line. Log in as root. You will still be at the command line. > > From what people are saying you can expect to have gedit, and to be able to > launch it from there. > > But if you want to run as root from/in a GUI, you have to use either the > launcher or the command line as has been frequently suggested. Until you > agree to do that, and you do know how to get a terminal, and you have been > told how to use it, but until you agree to do that, and stop fussing about > logging in as root, you will get no-where and we cannot help you. > > My husband says, why do I spend my time telling you again. My answer was that > I get a lot of help myself. But his inferred suggestion is, I'm afraid, > right. I can't keep telling you the same thing over again.
I didn't understand the abbreviated instructions. I apologize. Most times the very helpful suggestions assume I'm fluent in the terminal. Heck, I feel I've mastered windows to a respectable degree but getting dropped in the seat of Linux is like a crash course in flying the space shuttle! Whole different ball game. I really needed a walk-thru like your instructions above. Now I understand better and will spend time applying your instructions. For example, when I read helpful suggestions such as: Type this 1 | su root 2 | gedit I don't understand. What is the 1 and the 2 for? Do I have to type that in as well? And I still haven't discovered if I have to clear out the cryptic message that appears in terminal when I open it before typing anything. please. Trust me, I dig and dig before asking newbie questions -believe me-. 'Google is your friend' and I use it wisely before asking questions but sometimes the most obvious answer to some of the most basic questions can be frustrating to find. Or perhaps I just don't know where to look. Also I was just trying to respond to everyone's reply. I try and 'not let' any posts go unanswered. I'll try your suggestion. It was a long day. I think I need a break. Thank you for helping Lisi -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/caldxikqlrtjb+seezsnb7bb12hmmrmezncnb9sbo0v9rzxa...@mail.gmail.com
