[SOLVED] Creating root equivalent user in linux

srajeshkumar · 11-24-2010, 06:37 AM

Hi All,

Can you please guide how to create root equivalent user in linux, and can we convert the existing user with root equivalent permission... please advise..

Thanks

Rajesh ..

prayag_pjs · 11-24-2010, 06:41 AM

Hi,

You can achieve this using sudo

http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/w...Users_and_Sudo

linuxlover.chaitanya · 11-24-2010, 06:47 AM

Very bad idea though. Look at sudo instead. Will allow you to keep your system in check.

H_TeXMeX_H · 11-24-2010, 06:49 AM

Here's my advice: don't do it. Use sudo like stated above.

stress_junkie · 11-24-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by srajeshkumar

Can you please guide how to create root equivalent user in linux, and can we convert the existing user with root equivalent permission... please advise..

I had this idea when I first started using Linux. Since then I have decided that it is not a good idea.