root login at system console (or lack thereof)

From: Don H. Olive <don_at_andromeda.campbellsvil.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:04:15 -0500 (EST)

Mysteriously root logins from the system console are being disallowed.
I'm getting an error message that pops up after entering 'root' and
the system password: "Not authorized for terminal access"

The only other time I've seen that message is when trying to log in as
root from an X-Terminal. Where do you specify which terminals should
allow root logins?

I know on ultrix you have to specify in the /etc/ttys that a certain
tty is marked secure. What is the equivalent in DU and why did the
status suddenly change. Ideas?

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