On Wed, 2004-05-12 at 02:53, Karl L wrote: > I suspect that I tried to re-boot while something unlocked was > running but the upshot is that I can't login as root. However, > I had previously established myself as a user in the sudoer list > with ALL access so I can login as that user (with rw privs). > > I've checked Messages but with the exception of an irrelevant > printing module (char-major-188) that cannot be located during boot > I can find nothing to indicate where my problem lies. The boot.log > isn't helpful either. The secure log wasn't any help either though > it did report that the "root" listed in sudoer is "unknown" > > According to what I've read about pam, I believe I can remove > the password requirment for root from the console (to which I > have full access) but I'd rather fix root's login problem if > possible. > > If there's a troubleshooting HOWTO I've missed or a site where > this kind of problem is discussed, I'd appreciate the > information. Since I've run out of my own guesses, I'd also > appreciate any advice listers have to offer. > > I'm running FC1 (2188). > > > Karl L Karl, What error do you get? Are you trying to log into X, a VT, telnet , or ssh? If it's a passwd issue, try sudo su and change root's passwd. If you're trying to telnet make sure /etc/securetty is intact. Bob...
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