how do I login as root

softi · 09-21-2003, 09:22 PM

Hello,
I'n new on linux. I need to login as root so i can fix my pcmcia on my laptop. I was wondering how to do that.

msh8r · 09-21-2003, 09:25 PM

One way is to enter "root" when prompted for the username at teh logon prompt.

Or:
press CTRL + ALT + F1 to take you to a terminal, then proceed as above.

Or:
In any shell (e.g. xterm) type "su -" then enter the rootpassword when prompted.

Thomas

joseph · 09-22-2003, 08:42 PM

when you linuz box start, it will prompt to you to login .
Then just enter root then the root password.
you are in root privilledge

lewt · 09-24-2003, 04:57 PM

Head on over to LInux Warcry and hit the links section there.. There are a few good admin tutorials listed that may be of use.

Good luck