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I have just installed Ubuntu 9.04 on a PC. As part of the process, I remember being asked to create a user (I used ian) and a password (I know the password). However, I do not remember being asked a password for the root user.

Does it take a default value? What password should I use to log in as the super user?

Ian

You'll want to use sudo to run commands as root on Ubuntu. Example:

The password you use will be the one for your own user account. Ubuntu does not define a root password. You can define one if you want, however:

Thanks slugmax

I want to add another user. I go to System|Administration|User Settings and there I can see a "Add User" button - but it is greyed out.

I expected to log in as root to be able to do such things - but evidently not. How do I add a new user?

No problem. Just click the 'Unlock' button (next to the close button) and enter your user password.

sudo useradd username
man useradd

Thanks again slugmax.

I'm a happy man (for now)

Ian