A question about a new user account
 

I've been running backtrack 3 and have been using only the root account. So I made a new account. When I log into that new account, and try to run an x-server, startx returns unable to modify xorg.conf logs. I'm unable to bring up an x-server(gui) as this new user. I know that this is a permissions issue. Is there a quick command that makes my new user a setuid for the vital executions like startx and mounting filesystems? Would running chmod 755 * /etc/X11 fix the startx issue? Probably overkill. Any suggestions?

The X server always runs as root.

Your best bet is to install `gdm' or `kdm'

Those processes will start your X server as root, present the user with a log-in prompt, then run everything else as that user.

I found that all I had to do was go under the konqueror start icon --> switch user --> start new session. I was able to login as my other char. Also, got a new and cool desktop theme that actually looks nicer and cleaner and has cool soundfx hehe. Of course, my root account is still running. Is this ok? I guess the root account has to be running to maintain the x server and all the other vital functions. Thanks again man.

Although this works, it is not the recommended way.

Aside from that, as soon as you have logged on as your `other char', you should be able to switch back to your root account and log out from that, without interfering with your `other char'.

X servers usually live on Virtual Terminal 7, so when you log in as your `other char', it will use VT 8.

To switch between the 2 accounts, type

CTRL+ALT+F7

(that means, press and hold control, press and hold alt, then press f7, then release all keys)

If all you get is a black screen, or a black screen with text on it, cycle through all the CTRL+ALT+F1 ... CTRL+ALT+F12 key combinations to find where your X server(s) are running.