Re: Logging in as super user

On 6 Sep 2006 11:44:59 -0700
rsforster@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:


I have three problems with my fresh install of Ubuntu.

1. The Ubuntu installer never asked me to specify a root password.

2. When I try to login (within an X shell) as root it says "No utmp
entry. You must exec 'login' from the lowest level of 'sh'"

3. When I try to su I get an authentication failure.

Any ideas?

Robin.


If I remember correctly, Ubuntu locks the root account by default, and
instead encourages users to use sudo when administrative commands are
needed. To fix this, you can type:

sudo passwd root

This will set the password for root, allowing you then to log in as, and
su to root.

Have fun!
slick_shoes

PS: This link explains it a little more:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo
.

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