----- Original Message ----- From: javier garcia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 12:05:16 +0200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] login as root?
> Hi all; > I've just installed Mandrake Linux 9.1. In my old version (8.2) when I > installed it I had the possibility to enter as root in the X11 interface, but > now I just can login as one of the additional user I've created but I can't > see any option to enter as root. �Has this changed or am I doing someything > wrong? > How can I login as root in the X11 front? > > Thanks and best regards > > Javier >***************************** Hi Javier, logging in to the system as root is potentially dangerous, and usually not nesessary or desireable. Much safer to su to root in a console and do what you need to do with root access. However, I think you can find the means to reveal the *hidden* user "root" at your X session login in MCC under "Login Manager" or somesuch. HTH. Best regards. --Angus "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." -- James Thurber *********************************************** ~Linux Powered by Mandrake 10.0~ *********************************************** ~Reg. Linux User #278931~ *********************************************** -- _____________________________________________________________ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. >From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze
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