[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> On 22 Jun, Hugh wrote:
> > I have a dumb question. I set up an account in my own name instead of
> > root
> > But I cant figure out how to set permission so I can connect to the
> > internet and my mail account. I know this is a simple thing to do....
> > But I have never used Linux or Unix before.
> >
> > Thanks for your time
> >
> > Hugh
> >
> Your question is pretty vague as I do not know what program or commands
> u are using to connect to the net...
> Creating an account on your box besides the root user is a good
> idea...u should always use this account for all your day-to-day
> things...and only su to root as and when u have to do things like
> install programs or run certain programs that require root access.
>
> You need to be a bit more specific before i can help u (hopefully)!
I'm running mndrake 5.3 with kde. I'm useing root to send my mail now. What
I need to know is how to remove the " lock " from my personal account. Kppp
connects from MY account but netscape and the other software say they cant
connect.. Does that help?
anything else I should add? Thanks much
Hugh
