On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:25:59 -0700 mike <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I have come to the conclusion that the powers that be have finally > totally prevented root from logging into a graphic environment. > Before the deluge of why root should not log in, I have some reasons > that deal with the way I remote in from on the road (which is a lot). [snip] > Any ideas? What would be wrong with the usual method? Meaning, log in as an ordinary user, and elevate privileges using "su -" in a terminal and providing root password in a GUI when asked for it? I also remote login to my servers all the time, but I've never ever needed to do it as root. What makes it so unavoidable for you? HTH, :-) Marko -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org