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Re: [LUG] no0bie issues.

 

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Daniel Robinson wrote:
> Neil Williams <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> 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.
> 
>>>> So here i login as normal, and if i need to make changes i open
>>>> terminal and su.

yup....

>  
>>> :: 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.
>>>> I have attempted this many times however, If i try to add a file or
>>>> folder, i get denied.

You're not becoming root then...

>>> :: 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.
> 
>>>> I am using a iiyama vision master pro 510, i can support over
>>>> 120Mhz.

See my last post on this..
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