Why doesn't the root user show when I boot up?

kirby · 12-17-2003, 08:48 AM

How comes when I boot up or change users the root user doesn't show? I realize it is not a good idea to run in root. But sometimes I need to be in root. What is the best way to log into root. I'm very much a

. Thank-you

DrOzz · 12-17-2003, 09:03 AM

well whenever you have to do something as root, just fire up a terminal and su - to root. i would say that would be the easiest and safest way..

kirby · 12-17-2003, 09:12 AM

Ok, but can I log into a graphical interface with root? By the way I'm using Mandrake 9.1. Graphical interfaces are a lot easier for me to use than the command line. I guess because I am not used to the Linux command line.

Skyline · 12-17-2003, 10:18 AM

You should be able to use su for your Root user tasks - however

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"
apply

Log out
Log in

if you think you need it temporarily..

kirby · 12-17-2003, 10:30 AM

Hurrah, That did it!! Thanks a Lot!!!

Tinkster · 12-17-2003, 03:11 PM

Bad advise, though.

You REALLY shouldn't use the gooey as root,
specially shouldn't be running DE's/WM's as
root. If you need to use the odd graphical tool
just fire it up from your normal user, using
ssh -W root@localhost <tool>

Cheers,
Tink