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praka123 · 20-08-2006, 10:33 AM

U need to set root passwd first in a terminal

Code:

sudo passwd root

and enter root passwd twice.
now run "gdmsetup" and in the tab security select/tick "Allow local system administrator login".now next time u can login as root.though its a security risk.i believe ur using standalone system.

see dapper wiki for more infi:
http://easylinux.info/wiki/Ubuntu_dapper

20-08-2006, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
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