How to login as root in ubuntu 6.06?

[executioner]

Hi
I want to know how to login as root in ubuntu 6.06

[praka123]

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]

@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]

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]

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