Users
Well this is my first Mac, and I just got my New iMac yesterday and when I registered everything at startup I put my real name for the root user, so I didn't like that after I started fiddling around. So today I found the Users part in the System Pref and made a new name that I wanted with Admin Privileges and then deleted my other one I created during registration. But the thing is now when I login it says '*My Real Name's* Computer'. So I don't think I have root privileges anymore... Sense I delete my other account. What should I do? Sorry for posting such a question. It's my fault for my stupidity.
[ 04-23-2002: Message edited by: foneroot ]</p>
[ 04-23-2002: Message edited by: foneroot ]</p>
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If you created a second account with admin privs and deleted the first all should be okay.
The root account is still there (DONT delete this). Your probably can't see it unless you go into netinfo etc.
Don't know where the hostname is comming from though. Try /etc/hostconfig.
[ 04-25-2002: Message edited by: alfredh ]</p>
[ 04-25-2002: Message edited by: foneroot ]</p>
Just remember, admin != root.
If you ever think you need to reset any of your passwords, simply boot up from the Mac OS X Install CD (hold the 'c' key upon boot) and choose "Reset Passsword" from the Installer menu. From there you can enter a new password for any user.
Anyway, the phrase that is shown at login (by default the "my name's computer") can be changed rather easily in the System Preferences in the Sharing pane. This part really has nothing to do with root users, admins, and whatnot. You just need to be an admin to be a allowed to change it.