* Icarus ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
> Hello. I just installed debian woody along with the window enviroment (gnome, 
> sawfish). When I get to the GDM login screen I cannot log in as root. I'd like to be 
> able to use the GUI as root, but when I switch consoles I still can't use startx 
> (because the x-server is already running).
> 
> I tried killing the x-server on console 7 but can't. I am sent back to the GDM login 
> screen.
> 
> Does anyone know I can resolve this problem. Thanks.

Don't log on X as root ;o)
It's very dangerous...

If you absolutely want to use graphical administration tools, type 'su'
for grant root access.
Before all, read XFree-HOWTO (some little things had to be done before an
su under x can work).


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