Most distributions configure the system, by default, to disable root login to a GUI session. Most provide a method to override this setting, but each may be different. I think it is a serious breach of security to run a root GUI session, and I strongly discourage the use of root sessions in a console screen. Most distributions provide methods of performing administrative tasks, by providing the root password to authorize the action from a regular user session. In this way, you only expose the root account for a limited period of time, thus minimizing any risk to system security. HTH, Ernie Registered Linux User 247790 |
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