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how can I login as root from graphical screen?[solved]

Posted: 25. Sep 2009, 02:26
by joeham
The nice graphical login screen does not want me to log in as root.

How can I allow this?

I would also be interested in what security practice motivates the way it is set up now to prevent root log in.

Re: how can I login as root from graphical screen?

Posted: 25. Sep 2009, 03:06
by laprjns
This will give you the whys and hows.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions ... hy-350382/
In a terminal, as root do gdmsetup and a dialog box will come up. Go to the security tab and check the box next to "Allow local system administrator login"