Re: Root login from remote system

[mukund <betacomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Karan Girotra wrote:
> 
> 
> Hye,
> 
> How can one set up   a system to allow a root login  ( not su ) from a remote
> system ????
> 
> --

If your 'remote' is through lan then you can not login as root.
If your 'remote' is connected by  serial port then enable the root login
in /etc/securetty.
If your 'remote' is far off then use modem to connect to server via
serial line.

BTW can any one explain difference between su and root login. If su can
give root privilege why root login is not permitted by telnet.


Best Wishes.
- -mukund
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