[TriLUG] Debian Issues

[David Both]

Most current distros do not allow root login at GUI login prompt. You should try 
a virtual console session (Ctrl-Alt-F3 for example) and login as root there. The 
other option is to login as a non-root user and then open a CLI session and su - 
to root.


On 01/24/2013 02:06 PM, Grawburg wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I have installed and reinstalled Debian 5 times! Each time I VERY CAREFULLY wrote down the root password. Since I am the only person who will be using this computer I picked an easy one: bguser.
>
> I am at a login prompt: I type root and wait to be asked for the password prompt. I VERY CAREFULLY type in bguser and get...Authentication Failed.
>
> I am about to throw something across the room!
>
> What is going on?
>
>
> Brian Grawburg
> Wilson
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