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05-22-2005 02:38 PM
05-22-2005 02:38 PM
Problem logging as root in text mode
I'm using Redhat Linux 8.0. I'm not able to login as root in text mode but i can login as root in graphics mode. I have checked the tty entry in /etc/securetty file it is as it was ...but still problem is same. What should I have change.
Thanks in advance.
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05-22-2005 05:53 PM
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Re: Problem logging as root in text mode
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05-22-2005 06:49 PM
05-22-2005 06:49 PM
Re: Problem logging as root in text mode
whats the error message you are getting.
the most likely problem could be settings and profile files for your shell (most probably bash)
check .bashrc/.bash_profile/.profile files in /root directory and ensure there are no 'exit' statements in them.
in graphical login, KDE/GNOME will not execute these profile programs. these will get executed only when a shell program is invoked in gui (konsole/gnome-term) etc.
Regards,
Gopi
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05-22-2005 06:54 PM
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Re: Problem logging as root in text mode
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05-22-2005 10:43 PM
05-22-2005 10:43 PM
Re: Problem logging as root in text mode
if yes then the problem is probably not the skel files use at user creation time but some of your root specific file/setup, look in .bashrc .bashp_profile ( compare/diff those new one to your root one )
Be also carefull this could also mean soneone has tempered with your root account!
Check log file in /var/log/* and tell us about it.
Also do a stat on all the above file and see if this logical with your creation and modification time.
Keep us informed of progress.
Jean-Pierre Huc
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05-24-2005 01:05 AM
05-24-2005 01:05 AM
Re: Problem logging as root in text mode
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/helptips.do?#33
Thanks,
Gary
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05-24-2005 01:19 AM
05-24-2005 01:19 AM
Re: Problem logging as root in text mode
If it is all you can modify the /etc/inittab file - example of inittab line that starts xdm
Note this is run level 5, change to run level 3 and the xdm will not start.
# Run xdm in runlevel 5
x:5:respawn:/etc/X11/prefdm -nodaemon
Also on the initial graphics login screen there is an option you can check to have login in text mode.
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05-31-2005 03:28 AM
05-31-2005 03:28 AM