Very Computer

Hi folks,

Got a dumb question but it's kicking me in rear end.

I'm having trouble using the root login during a telnet session.  It
just comes back to the login prompt.  I can log in as a normal user
then su, but sometimes I just need to log in as root at the beginning.

Can some one tell me what I need to set?

Thanks!

Jim

This is how it's supposed to be.  Telnet lines are normally not secure
(and actually, you should almost never do root stuff over telnet since
it sends your password in cleartext).  It refuses to let you in as
root over telnet since this adds another layer of protection that a
hacker must penetrate to get into your system remotely.

John