remsh as root - HPUX 10.20 to Linux 2.0.34 #67 - How ?

[robotman]

I can remsh to Linux under my own login but not as root ?<br>
Permission denied ?<br>
Would appreciate advice.<br>
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Regards<br>
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Rob...

 

[slars]

I know Solaris 2.5.1 defaults to only allowing root logins at console. Perhaps Linux has this same feature turned on. Anyone know for sure?<br>
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BTW, I found this phrase that I thought was too cool.<br>
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"Linux - embedding the bird for the sake of humanity"<br>
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slars

 

[rycamor]

Yes, Linux defaults to root for local console only, but if your other user profile has superuser equivalence, then you can login as that user, enter su, enter the root password, and you are root.<br>
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Is there some inside joke to the "embedding the bird..." line?

 

[slars]

rycamor,<br>
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If you're going to su to root, your other user doesn't need a uid of 0 (superuser equivalence). However, if your other user HAD a uid of 0, you can use it to log on, and have root priveledges.<br>
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As for the "embedded bird" quote, I got it off a linux distro that was a fully functioning linux machine serving as a router that resides entirely on a bootable 1.44 floppy. On bootup of the linux router, on the title screen, the quote is there.<br>
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I took the quote to mean "firmly planting" Tux (the Linux penguin mascot) in the Unix world. Nothing more sinister than that.<br>
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slars