View Full Version : How to login as root in ubuntu 6.06?
executioner
20-08-2006, 09:51 AM
Hi
I want to know how to login as root in ubuntu 6.06
praka123
20-08-2006, 10:33 AM
U need to set root passwd first in a terminal
sudo passwd root
and enter root passwd twice.
now run "gdmsetup" and in the tab security select/tick "Allow local system administrator login".now next time u can login as root.though its a security risk.i believe ur using standalone system.
see dapper wiki for more infi:
http://easylinux.info/wiki/Ubuntu_dapper
JGuru
20-08-2006, 11:01 AM
@Executioner, Logging in as Root is a very bad practise!!
You can execute System Adminstration commands using sudo, gksudo, gksu.
If you login as Root , you compromise security!! That means any process can execute
as Root. That can do great damage to Ubuntu O.S.
mehulved
20-08-2006, 01:48 PM
Still if you need to access root shell use command
sudo -s -H
The method prakash told isn't recommended for newbies, it can get dangerous. Use a normal account and use sudo and gksudo when root access is needed.
gary4gar
20-08-2006, 07:31 PM
the most asked question here:D
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