On Wed, 12 May 2004 07:54:04 -0400 Bob Chiodini <chiodr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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... > I forget to add: I'm logging into X. The only thing out of the ordinary in the XFree86 log is a warning note about a bad system-v checksum but I dsicount that since X works fine for my sudoer. Karl L
