How do I log is as another user?

[Eala]

Added service: initd at level 5 start, also a low sorting level. While I was there I also started sysklog and hotplug also init 5.
save/ exit.

johnb,

This was very helpful with my new Knoppix 3.3 install (goodbye, RedHat!), However... I did not find the service "initd," (inEtd?) and setting "hotplug" caused (non-serious, I think) problems during boot.

But there is a new problem that I'm not sure how to fix. When I log into root it now shows the German setup, which includes a re-mapped keyboard. How do I get it back to US?