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Old 01-16-2008, 07:06 PM
c0re
 
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Default Re: securetty

under hp-ux what file do i need to edit to make this happen? my box
doesn't have /etc/securetty

gary.cobden@nhs.net wrote:
> Our system currently has the /etc/securetty restricting root access

to
> the console only.
>
> Being the syatem administrator and somewhat remote from the console -
> 15 miles - I need to be able to log in as root from my PC. However,
> the tty addresses are variable,and thus I cannot set up a unique tty

in
> the securetty file to allow me access.
>
> Is there a way round this so that I do not have to su each time?
>
> Thanks


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