rootproblem
Hi
I have a strange problem. I can no longer log in as root in mandrake 9.1 The password I have i correct cause when I want to do changes to the system in KDE they need my rootpassword and It works. But at the loginprompt I can no longer login as root, it just says Login incorrect. what shall I do? I could log in as root yesterday. |
can you login as a user and use "su" to access your root account?
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Or you could try logging in as a normal user then:
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 You'll now see a new icon for root user which you can login as root for the whole session I'd strongly advise you don't though - just use su in a shell when you need root privilages |
Thanks! The su command worked just fine.
Tomorrow I,m heading for the library to get some linux for dummies books ;) |
This is likely the result of setting a higher level of security in Mandrake. Disabling root login is a good security practice. You may also look into using the "sudo" command (It's worth learning!).
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