How to get root access??

anjum · 08-05-2005, 12:53 PM

HI

how do i get root access on permanent basis??

I know it is disabled by default. I want to edit some etc/module, fastab and some other files??? It denies permission.

comprookie2000 · 08-05-2005, 12:58 PM

Hope this helps;
http://ubuntuguide.org/#setchangeenablerootpassword

timcharper · 08-05-2005, 01:15 PM

I was going to say something, but then I noticed that link above answers the question pretty goos

anjum · 08-05-2005, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I am using windows right now, i am sure this will work.

What about replying to my following reply???

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=349816

comprookie2000 · 08-05-2005, 01:26 PM

Check it out;
http://ubuntuguide.org/

anjum · 08-05-2005, 01:35 PM

I followed their manual "Intel536ep how to install" and followed all the steps but i am unable to go online??

any help in this regard plz??

anjum · 08-06-2005, 01:18 AM

Hi

I have tried the instructions to enable root login wiht GDM Instructions i followed is as follows

System -> Administration -> Login Screen Setup
Login Screen Setup
Security Tab -> Options -> Allow root to login with GDM (Checked)

I checked it but still it says either your username is incorrect or the password.

Any piece of advice???

jolly1701 · 08-09-2005, 10:47 AM

open a terminal

write
sudo passwd root
press enter

enter your password
press enter

insert new root password
re-enter password
press enter

log out
then log in as
root
use new password

u will now be in root ...