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If the file /etc/default/login has an entry console=/dev/console then root can only log on at the console (or via an su – command). Comment this line out to allow access via a telnet session.
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No prob.
NB: as others have pointed out before, this is considered a security risk, so only do it if you're sure about the security of your LAN ;-) Even then, it's preferable to log in as yourself & then su - to root. TandA
One by one, the penguins steal my sanity.
NB: as others have pointed out before, this is considered a security risk, so only do it if you're sure about the security of your LAN ;-) Even then, it's preferable to log in as yourself & then su - to root. TandA
One by one, the penguins steal my sanity.
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actually it's preferable to use ssh (encrypted telnet). Packet sniffers would be able to pickup any transaction on a normal telnet.
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