Breezy Badger (5.1) root password?
 

When installing Ubuntu--Breezy Badger (also known as Ubuntu 5.1), I was never prompted for a root password. What is the password they use for the root superuser? I need to do some stuff like add some kernel headers. I intend to later go to kubuntu, but have some things to take care of, so before I do that, I'll play with Breezy-Badger awhile. Dunno if the new Ubuntus also don't prompt for a root password, do they?

In Ubuntu: sudo "command" is the way you run things as root. When it asks for the password you put in your user password. To activate the root account type:

sudo passwd root

that'll get you going with a root account.

And you won't be! If you want to be 'root', Either do it by going to System>Administration>Login Window, and selecting 'Security' tab. Then check the box that reads, "Allow local system administrator login". close the window, then open System>Administrator>Users and Groups, double-click on 'root', go down and check the box that reads, "Set password by hand". Set your password and click "ok"

OR from your desktop type, 'Alt+F2'. then type 'gksudo nautilus'. This will open a window. within this window, you will have 'root' priveledges.

You don't need root:
http://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

This is so different than most Linuxes, and as you can tell, it had me trippin' over why I couldn't do administrative tasks on my Ubuntu system. I'll try my user password awhile, though I'll need another user if I want ultimate security. The idea's certainly a good one though. :D

It's quite difficult getting used to not having a root user?

If you are an experienced linux user, are aware of the all mighty power of root and know how to use it safely, then the link in aysiu's post tells you how to re-enable root.
Just don't come crying to the forum and say "oops, I accidentally did "rm -r /*" as you ware warned :p

I'm kinda getting used to it, though I've already gotten an idea as of how big Root's gun was (as I have blown up my system before with a misfire! :eek: ). What had me going crazy was the need to install a driver, and I needed Root's gun to do it. Turns out I was simply using the wrong password to get to it. All is well now. :D