>>1. Cannot log into X as root. >>I know, I know I shouldn't use X as root, but I need to be able to do >>it! I'm using Sawfish 1.01 and XIMIAN GNOME 1.4 (I think it's that >>version; not sure). > >Must be a security issue. Set the security level down, I think that should help. > Actually, what isn't working is this: My system boots into TEXT (not graphic) mode. So, I log in as "root" and type "startx" at the command prompt to enter X. Then I just get a blue GUI screen, but no icons, no taskbar, etc...
>Did you set up the append=ide-scsi routine in lilo.conf? See mandrakeuser.org for the gory details. > I just followed the steps at http://www.mandrakeuser.org/docs/hardware/hremov3.html in the "CD-R(W)" section... I'll test when I get home. Thanks for your help so far. I hope it works!
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