Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 11:22:10 -0400 From: "Lanny Baron" <lnb@cybertouch.org> To: media@mail1.nai.net, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: logging on as root (was: getting warning on start-up/can't find files) Message-ID: <199905031521.LAA15271@freedom.cybertouch.org> In-Reply-To: <v03130304b352bbaeabcc@[209.150.38.128]> References: <Pine.SC5.4.10.9905031548250.4517-100000@kiwi.pinnacle.co.nz>
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> How do I log on as root if I'm already logged on?? The only way I seem to > be able to do that is if I hit the "PrintScrn/SysRq" key. Is that the > proper way, or is there a command in UNIX?? > Assuming you mean logged on, meaning logged on as a "normal" user, type su or su - then you will be prompted for the root passwd. Lanny Baron http://freedom.cybertouch.org To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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