Re: root cannot login tho sudo user can

From: Karl L (karlh_at_concentric.net)
Date: 05/12/04

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    On Wed, 12 May 2004 07:54:04 -0400
    Bob Chiodini <chiodr@kscems.ksc.nasa.gov> wrote:

    > On Wed, 2004-05-12 at 02:53, Karl L wrote:
    > > I suspect that I tried to re-boot while something unlocked was
    > > running but the upshot is that I can't login as root. However,
    > > I had previously established myself as a user in the sudoer list
    > > with ALL access so I can login as that user (with rw privs).
    > >
    > > I've checked Messages but with the exception of an irrelevant
    > > printing module (char-major-188) that cannot be located during boot
    > > I can find nothing to indicate where my problem lies. The boot.log
    > > isn't helpful either. The secure log wasn't any help either though
    > > it did report that the "root" listed in sudoer is "unknown"
    > >
    > > According to what I've read about pam, I believe I can remove
    > > the password requirment for root from the console (to which I
    > > have full access) but I'd rather fix root's login problem if
    > > possible.
    > >
    > > If there's a troubleshooting HOWTO I've missed or a site where
    > > this kind of problem is discussed, I'd appreciate the
    > > information. Since I've run out of my own guesses, I'd also
    > > appreciate any advice listers have to offer.
    > >
    > > I'm running FC1 (2188).
    > >
    > >
    > > Karl L
    >
    > Karl,
    >
    > What error do you get? Are you trying to log into X, a VT, telnet , or
    > ssh?
    >
    > If it's a passwd issue, try sudo su and change root's passwd.
    >
    > If you're trying to telnet make sure /etc/securetty is intact.
    >
    > Bob...
    >

    I forget to add: I'm logging into X. The only thing out of the ordinary in the XFree86 log is a warning note about a bad system-v checksum but I dsicount that since X works fine for my sudoer.

    Karl L 

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