I get: tramp: Looking for regexp "" from remote shell after adding to my .emacs: (setq tramp-verbose 10) And, yep I can ssh in normally, just not through emacs. /etc/sshd_config = no file or directory Thierry Volpiatto wrote: > Are you sure you are allowed to log as root with ssh on your server? > (/etc/sshd_config ==> PermitRootLogin no/yes) > Normally no. > > braydon fuller writes: > > >> after sending password emacs hangs, when trying to use tramp on one of >> my servers (this one is a XEN VPS, from GPLHost). >> >> Anyone know the problem? >> >> I'm getting the following in my *tramp...* debug buffer >> >> # Opening connection for root@117.121.243.13 using ssh... >> # Waiting for prompts from remote shell >> # Waiting 60s for prompt from remote shell >> # Sending password >> >> >> I'm getting the following in my *tramp/ssh root@117.121.243.13* buffer >> >> Last login: Sun Jan 6 08:25:54 2008 from >> 24-205-80-87.dhcp.psdn.ca.charter.com >> Linux xen018111 2.6.16.33-xenU #2 SMP Mon Apr 9 02:34:38 PDT 2007 x86_64 >> >> The programs included with the Debian GNU/Linux system are free software; >> the exact distribution terms for each program are described in the >> individual files in /usr/share/doc/*/copyright. >> >> Debian GNU/Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extent >> permitted by applicable law. >> root@GPLHost:xen018111>_ ~# >>  >> > > -- bgfuller braydon.com 626.298.6570 land 323.841.0048 air 117.121.243.13 web LA CA USA