chkconfig and service commands don't work

**topzy2000** · 09-20-2005

hi am a newbie in linux. I use fedora core 3. in my console i can't use the service command unless i go in ctrl+alt+f2 mode. and the chkconfig command dosen't work.

why.

**jaboua** · 09-20-2005

Which service commands? What is chkconfig? Some more info please?

**drakebasher** · 09-20-2005

chkconfig

This may be a permissions issue. Are you root when you go to the text console (ctrl-alt-F2)? but normal user when in graphics terminal? You can usually tell by the command prompt:
[you@yourmachine]$ The '$' is for normal user.
[you@yourmachine]# The '#' is for root or superuser.

In the terminal within the graphics console, try doing this:

Code:

$ su -
&#40;enter password when requested&#41;
# chkconfig

(don't type the '$' and '#': I just show them for illustration.)

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