YaST/Launch

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YaST can be started in may ways. Here is a short list of the most common use cases.

Graphic mode

KDE

If you are using the KDE Desktop Environment: Starting YaST from KDE is quite simple. click on the kickoff-applet (the geeko) switch to the Computer tab select Administrator Settings You will be prompted for the root password to continue.

Gnome

If you are using the GNOME Desktop Environment: In Gnome it is quite similar to start YaST. click on the main menu button select Control Center Now you can directly run the modules presented in the overview. You will always be asked for the root password. You may continue to select YaST from the list You will be prompted for the root password and a new Control Center will pop up.

Other Way, works at all GUIs

• Press ALT and F2
• Run YaST by typing:
  • yast for root account and KDE
  • GUI`s name: kdesu/gnomesu yast
• Type root`s password

Text mode

As YaST offers a ncurses user interface you can even run it in the text console. Open a console or switch to a terminal and

• make sure you are logged in as user root (if not become root by typing su)
• start YaST by typing yast

Tips

If you are an advanced user and want to start YaST in a more comfortable way, you may add yourself to the sudoers list. Find a short Howto on the Sudo page. As a sudo user you can start YaST any time without being prompted for the root password.