Logging in as Root

DaveyJones · 08-08-2003, 01:43 PM

Since upgrading to Mandrake 9.1, I haven't figured out how to set the option that shows the ROOT as one of the possible users at start-up. All I can seem to log in as is my regular user name. For some reason, I thought this was done through the Mandrake Control Centre; however, I can't find it.

Tips....?

aaa · 08-08-2003, 01:52 PM

Which login manager are you using (xdm, gdm, kdm)? Is root just not listed and you can log in if you typed "root"?

Skyline · 08-08-2003, 01:58 PM

Hi Davey

K
Configuration
KDE Control Centre
System
Login Manager
Aministrator mode butoon - type root password
Users tab
Uncheck the cross next to Root user, in "hidden users"
appy

Log out
Log in

and you'll see the option to be Root user for the session

DaveyJones · 08-08-2003, 02:24 PM

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

aaa: Nope, couldn't do what you suggested; KDE didn't provide that option.

Skyline: Your suggestion was 100% right on.

Cheers all.