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fuschiagroan 10-17-2008 12:56 PM

Accessing Root/Run?
 
I have just had Ubuntu installed and need to access the root to add install scripts for adobe flash player. but I can't find it or access it. I have been to the root folder in the file system but can't do anything once there. The folder is empty and I don't know what to do.
Help, thanks

reddazz 10-17-2008 01:00 PM

In Ubuntu, you do not need to login as root to do admin tasks. As a normal user (if you are in the admin group), you can run Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal and put sudo in front of any commands you wish to run as root e.g.
Code:

sudo somescript.sh

fuschiagroan 10-17-2008 01:08 PM

Thankyou!!! That's brilliant, sorted...for now.
:)


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