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Hi, I have just installed Debian 4. My screen resolution was too low. So, I have changed the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file. But now I cannot login to my root account. I ...
  1. 11-26-2007 #1
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    Post root login in GNOME not working but in KDE works...!

    Hi,
    I have just installed Debian 4.

    My screen resolution was too low. So, I have changed the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file.

    But now I cannot login to my root account. I can login with normal user account and the screen resolution is perfect 1024x768. But when I login as root, the screen is full with vertical blinking lines.

    I can login as root in KDE, but cannot login in GNOME.

    So, I want to login as root in GNOME. Is there any setting file which I edit to login in GNOME as root? What do I do?
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    I think you are refering to KDM and GDM?
    If so, press F10 in the GDM login screen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brweb View Post
    So, I want to login as root in GNOME. Is there any setting file which I edit to login in GNOME as root? What do I do?
    The question this raises is why do you want to log in graphically as root? This is a serious security and stability risk for your system. What is it you're trying to accomplish by doing this? There is probably a way to do it while logged in as a regular user.
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  4. 11-30-2007 #4
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    OK Guys.. I have reinstalled Debian, and problem solved... Sorry, it takes less time insted of solve it....
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