On Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:12:04 -0500
Rick Sivernell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> List
> 
>   I just installed a ne Linux on my laptop. All is fine except that
>   when I try to
> su - root  -> enter password , I get permission denied. I can login in
> a virtual window as root, looks like user can not login as root. I
> must have overlooked something here. How do I fix this, I did add user
> name to root in webmin, but still no go. I must have punted the ball
> here. any help appreciated
> 

I'm a bit confused.
You can't su as root, but you can login on a VT as root?

If so, check /etc/pam.d/su

Ciao,

David A. Bandel
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