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On Sunday 16 April 2006 10:11 am, Daniel Robinson wrote: > :: ROOT :: > > Since i updated the kernel it is no longer possible for me to login as root > in the KDE GUI, i also would like to gain root access again to make changes > to stuff. Login as user. Launch a terminal window (console or xterm, depending on which you like) su Password: Do NOT login to a GUI as root. That's been discussed here before - it is simply a VERY bad idea, especially for anyone new to GNU/Linux. > :: FSTAB :: > > I can also no longer write to a fat32 partition, please show me how it is > possible to correct this, (without root access) Use su to become root temporarily, then edit /etc/fstab (IIRC the setting required is 'user') and the exit from the temporary root shell back to user. > :: Refresh rates :: > > I also have a problem with my refresh rate on my monitor, it's too slow. i > am used to running at 1600x1200x100Mhz but i am currently running at a > retina burning 75Mhz. please show me how to change to the desired refresh > rates Depends on which config you are using but it'll be in the X config file - probably best handled with a command line tool, at least initially. You are sure that the monitor can cope with this resolution? CRT monitors may be OK but TFT panels generally have a more limited number of permutations. -- Neil Williams ============= http://www.data-freedom.org/ http://www.nosoftwarepatents.com/ http://www.linux.codehelp.co.uk/
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