How do i set my super user password?

Nexxt · 01-03-2007, 05:24 AM

I am having trouble making myself a super user... i dont remember it asking me for a root/super user password! help me!
(BTW im using edgy and it is my first linux install, i need it because wen i try to install my video driver with terminal...)

miaviator278 · 01-03-2007, 05:33 AM

ubuntu uses sudo for everything....

Code:

 sudo passwd

will set your root password.

http://www.ubuntux.org/how-to-change...word-in-ubuntu

jschiwal · 01-03-2007, 05:34 AM

Drat. I didn't realize that sudo wouldn't ask for the root password. This may only be for the 1st normal user. Ignore my pre-edited advice.

Broder · 01-03-2007, 05:36 AM

You will need your root password for lots of things! Most distros make you set a root password during installation but ubuntu works a little differently.

It's explained here: http://www.ubuntux.org/how-to-change...word-in-ubuntu

You might also want to read this post: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...d.php?t=512518

aysiu · 01-03-2007, 11:36 AM

You don't need a root password in Ubuntu.

Just use sudo or gksudo for any administrative tasks you need to accomplish.

Further reading:
http://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/permissions