FC4 and root login

PFJ paul at all-the-johnsons.co.uk
Fri Apr 21 15:12:39 UTC 2006


Hi,

> Hi, I have installed Fedora Core 4 and after first boot when I try to use 
> root user I have the follow errore message:
> 
> root logins are not allowed

Good. You should NEVER login as a root. It's a massive security no-no.
Login as a user and switch to su.

> ?? I have made two installation and the result is always same.
> Where is my error ?

There is a setting under preferences->administration (IIRC - login
setup) that will bypass this. Don't thought. It's not a good idea.

TTFN

Paul
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