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Re: [LUG] no0bie issues.

 

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.
 
> 
> > :: 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.
> 
> > :: 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.



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