Why Disable Root ssh login?

[Grok Mogger <linuximp@gmail.com>]

I've often seen this touted as a good security measure and I've 
always wondered why.  I can think of a few possibilities, but I 
really don't know.  Could someone please explain it to me?

Thanks,
- GM


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