Root login

[CWBillow]

I don't get what's wrong.

I finished the install (on a VM) and it starts and all that, but if I try to log in as root, I can't.

It's not accepting my password at all...

I went back and re-installed to make sure I didn't miss something, but saw nothing.

What the heck is the root password if mine isn't working?

Regards,
Chuck Billow

[jankushka]

Re: Root login

ubuntu disables the root account by default.
you gain root privileges by using "sudo".
what users can run via sudo is configured in /etc/sudoers.
if you want, you may still enable your root account and set a password for it.
just
a) open up a konsole as a "normal" user
b) enter your user's password after this (to get root privileges)

sudo -i

c) enter the root password after this

passwd root

you should now have a normally working root account
should you want to disable it again, just enter

sudo -i
passwd -l root

hth
cheers

[claydoh]

Re: Root login

In addition to the above, try using sudo for a bit, as it does work well (as it is set up to use it properly) and enabling root, in my experiences often (but not always) has caused problems for many .

[CWBillow]

Re: Root login

jankushka / claydoh:

Appreciate the help.

Since I'm alone on this PC, I'm not too worried about the security... for now. I just want to get all set up, and THEN I'll rethink that posture.

Right now I'd just be satisfied if I an get my screen (22" wide screen) resolution right to fill the screen... I couldn't seem to get that right a-tall...

Regards,
Chuck Billow