> > I'm running sid and I can login to root from the console but when I try > > to startx if fails, the same happens with the graphical login manager. I > > don't have any problem using a normal user. > > > > Anybody know what's the problem? > > Problem exists between keyboard and chair. Don't log in as root. Log > in as a normal user, and use su -m to run things as root. Then you're > not running *nearly* as much while running as root, less potential to > screw things up.
Please notice that I'm not asking whether or not logging in as root is a good thing, I am asking if anybody knows why my system behaves like that; if you don't know the answer, fine, but please don't preach to me. Toshiro. PS: I don't like the tone of your message, next time think twice before posting phrases like "Problem exists between keyboard and chair", you won't make many friends with this kind of attitude. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
