Why KDM does not allow root user to login ?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • root user cannot login when KDM is used as display manager, login fails with the following error.

    Root logins are not allowed
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • KDM as Display Manager

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