> Hi,
>
> I'm able to log in on my Gentoo system as root using the correct password.
> Previously I have been able to change to root using "su" and the same
> password
> from my normal user. Now however, it doesn't accept the same password when
> I try
> to use su. I'm not sure exactly what I have done to cause this.
> Any ideas?

Ensure that your user account is a member of the wheel group as this is
what allows a user to su to root.

> I'm at work now, but if it's useful I can zip home at lunch and get the
> exact
> message it gives me.
>
> Cheers
> Tony
>
>
>


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