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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 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.. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFEQhMkz3Av8JKgzxQRAvvUAJ98JHhHwixvJ+A2x3fGSq/9NtrVNACfTbTG sFVn/J652uB/lrK8nd6o7Vo= =P8an -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- - The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html