What happened to NetInfo Manager?

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What happened to NetInfo Manager?

The last troubleshooting caldron to OS9 (ie., dragging & dropping between users or the ability manipulate the system without permission issues-[or anything for that matter]) was the NetInfo Manager (via logging in as Root). A VERY powerful (and perhaps dangerous) tool for those who don't like or feel proficient with the terminal. What happened to the NetInfo Manager- where did it go?How can I login as the Root now?

Mac Mini, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Feb 22, 2008 7:50 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Feb 22, 2008 7:54 PM in response to Gary Peterson

What happened to the NetInfo Manager- where did it go?

The NetInfo Manager was removed in Mac OS X 10.5, as the NetInfo database is no longer used.

How can I login as the Root now?

Use the Directory Utility. If you need more control, download and install the Server Admin Tools and use the Workgroup Manager, supplying 127.0.0.1 as the IP and your regular username and password.

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Answer 2

Feb 22, 2008 9:46 PM in response to Gary Peterson

Niel,
Great! I found it. Thanks. However, the first time I logged in as root, my computer locked up harder than a rock, forcing an unplug to reboot. What's up with that? Seems okay now though.

Gary

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Answer 3

Feb 22, 2008 10:46 PM in response to Gary Peterson

One more thing. I used to be able to use NetInfo Manager to change a few user parameters-particularly passwords. Aside from perhaps using the afore mentioned [Server Admin Tools or other third party utility] is there a method (similar to using NetInfo Manager) to do the same?

Gary

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