Thanks, that's what I was looking for --- where the configuration was set that blocked root logon.
>>Clues re how I can reconfigure my system to >>let root logon to X via gdm? >> > >pippin[11:45] ~% grep AllowRoot /etc/gdm/gdm.conf >AllowRoot=false > >randolph > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

