Accessing CPAN with Debian GNU/Linux
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2. Log in to either a console or an X session

2.1. Work at a console ...

Log in as a normal user. Switch user to user Root. 

$ su
#

Use <CTRL><ALT><F2> to access a second terminal, log in as a normal user and switch user to Root. 

$ su
#

Switch between the two terminals using <CTRL><ALT><F1> and <CTRL><ALT><F2>.

2.2. ... or work in X

Log in as a normal user and start an X session. Open a terminal window (eg gnome terminal).

Switch user to user Root. 

$ su
#

Open a second terminal window and su to user Root. 

$ su
#
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