easy, log in as you normally would. then create a new user called "root" and the password for the user, os x is smart enough to let you do this if there isn't yet a super user. if you're doing extensive mucking about it's much easier than sudo'ing all the time and more natural. after the first root user is created, the os won't let the administrative users create another root user. after this, when you log in, it will show the normal users, and "other", pick other and type in "root" for the username and the password you picked. don't feel too secure though, you can still boot off the cd and change anything you want.
Cameron Kaiser wrote: > > > I am fairly new to OS X...My favorite OS being as it is mac and > > UNIX...so if this is a silly question then sorry but I don't know the > > answer!... > > How do I log on as root or get root status? ------ -- Philip Stortz -- To be nobody but yourself when the whole world is trying its best night and day to make you everybody else is to fight the hardest battle any human being will ever fight. -- E.E. Cummings -- MaX-list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MaX-list info: <http://lowendmac.com/linux/max.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/max-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
