SDB:Starting YaST

Graphic mode

KDE

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

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 yast2
• 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.