- is it possible to configure the system in such a way that a user can shut the computer down, too, and not just 'root'? it's annoying to have to su to root all the time before shutting down.
Yes, shutdown control can be set in YaST: System Administration / Change Configuration file. In there is a variable that controls who can shut down the machine (root, local users, console, all). I forgot its exact name.
Another way to do this is to use "sudo". It's a package, although I can't remember which series it's in. Anyway, there's a program called "visudo" that will alow you to edit the sudoers list located in /etc. In there put the users you want to allow root access to. As you can see this could cause all sorts of security issues. The syntax goes like: username ALL=(ALL) ALL Or you can specify certain commands people are allowed access to. Optiionally if you don't want to be prompted for a password: username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL To use it just prefix commands with sudo: sudo shutdown -h now Matt -- ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Matt Factor ICQ UID 5060999 Linux User #160471 stick@spinner.org.nz http://www.spinner.org.nz Chaos, panic and disorder - my work here is done. ------------------------------------------------------------------ -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/