How do I gain root privileges?
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How do I gain root privileges in Ubuntu Desktop 12.04? I installed to a USB stick to try it out. Now when I installed it on a VM, I don't have the same options as I did on the USB stick, such as opening remote desktop, installing drivers, and some of the video capabilities.
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How do I gain root privileges in Ubuntu Desktop 12.04? I installed to a USB stick to try it out. Now when I installed it on a VM, I don't have the same options as I did on the USB stick, such as opening remote desktop, installing drivers, and some of the video capabilities.
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Info from help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo "By default, the Root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as Root directly or use the su command to become the Root user." Instead, use sudo... Example: help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo#sudo
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How do I gain root privileges in Ubuntu Desktop 12.04? I installed to a USB stick to try it out. Now when I installed it on a VM, I don't have the same options as I did on the USB stick, such as opening remote desktop, installing drivers, and some of the video capabilities.
permissions root
edited Nov 30 at 16:23
Zanna
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asked Aug 27 '12 at 12:16
Nate Allen
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How do I gain root privileges in Ubuntu Desktop 12.04? I installed to a USB stick to try it out. Now when I installed it on a VM, I don't have the same options as I did on the USB stick, such as opening remote desktop, installing drivers, and some of the video capabilities.
permissions root
permissions root
edited Nov 30 at 16:23
Zanna
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asked Aug 27 '12 at 12:16
Nate Allen
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edited Nov 30 at 16:23
Zanna
49.3k13127236
asked Aug 27 '12 at 12:16
Nate Allen
41112
edited Nov 30 at 16:23
Zanna
49.3k13127236
edited Nov 30 at 16:23
Zanna
49.3k13127236
edited Nov 30 at 16:23
Zanna
49.3k13127236
49.3k13127236
asked Aug 27 '12 at 12:16
Nate Allen
41112
asked Aug 27 '12 at 12:16
Nate Allen
41112
asked Aug 27 '12 at 12:16
Nate Allen
41112
41112
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Info from help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo "By default, the Root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as Root directly or use the su command to become the Root user." Instead, use sudo... Example: help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo#sudo
– mondjunge
Aug 27 '12 at 12:25
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Info from help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo "By default, the Root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as Root directly or use the su command to become the Root user." Instead, use sudo... Example: help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo#sudo
– mondjunge
Aug 27 '12 at 12:25
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Info from help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo "By default, the Root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as Root directly or use the su command to become the Root user." Instead, use sudo... Example: help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo#sudo
– mondjunge
Aug 27 '12 at 12:25
Info from help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo "By default, the Root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as Root directly or use the su command to become the Root user." Instead, use sudo... Example: help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo#sudo
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There are 2 ways to do things with elevated permissions.
sudo lets you run commands in your own user account with root privileges.
su lets you switch user so that you're actually logged in as root.
But this options is by default disabled on Ubuntu. Instead you can simply start a root shell with sudo -i.
Read What are the differences between "su", "sudo -s", "sudo -i", "sudo su"? for more information.
Use either method only as and when needed, they can cause your system damage if used without caution.
edited Nov 30 at 16:22
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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sudo -iis the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.
– Broam
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This should make you root after you enter your user's password, assuming you were the first account to be created. Be careful when you're root. Only login as root when you really need to, and logout as soon as you're done.
sudo su -
Alternatively you can run specific commands with root privileges by prepending them with sudo. For example:
sudo cp -p foo bar/
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
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The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal issudo -iFYI.
– Broam
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There are 2 ways to do things with elevated permissions.
sudo lets you run commands in your own user account with root privileges.
su lets you switch user so that you're actually logged in as root.
But this options is by default disabled on Ubuntu. Instead you can simply start a root shell with sudo -i.
Read What are the differences between "su", "sudo -s", "sudo -i", "sudo su"? for more information.
Use either method only as and when needed, they can cause your system damage if used without caution.
edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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sudo -iis the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
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8
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There are 2 ways to do things with elevated permissions.
sudo lets you run commands in your own user account with root privileges.
su lets you switch user so that you're actually logged in as root.
But this options is by default disabled on Ubuntu. Instead you can simply start a root shell with sudo -i.
Read What are the differences between "su", "sudo -s", "sudo -i", "sudo su"? for more information.
Use either method only as and when needed, they can cause your system damage if used without caution.
edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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sudo -iis the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
add a comment |
up vote
8
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up vote
8
down vote
There are 2 ways to do things with elevated permissions.
sudo lets you run commands in your own user account with root privileges.
su lets you switch user so that you're actually logged in as root.
But this options is by default disabled on Ubuntu. Instead you can simply start a root shell with sudo -i.
Read What are the differences between "su", "sudo -s", "sudo -i", "sudo su"? for more information.
Use either method only as and when needed, they can cause your system damage if used without caution.
edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
49.3k13127236
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
3,54782352
There are 2 ways to do things with elevated permissions.
sudo lets you run commands in your own user account with root privileges.
su lets you switch user so that you're actually logged in as root.
But this options is by default disabled on Ubuntu. Instead you can simply start a root shell with sudo -i.
Read What are the differences between "su", "sudo -s", "sudo -i", "sudo su"? for more information.
Use either method only as and when needed, they can cause your system damage if used without caution.
edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
49.3k13127236
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
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edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
49.3k13127236
edited Nov 30 at 16:22
Zanna
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:28
OrangeTux
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3,54782352
sudo -iis the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
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sudo -iis the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
sudo -i is the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
sudo -i is the typical way to get a 'rootshell' on an Ubuntu box. It will log everything you do as your original user account, but you're acting as root.– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
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This should make you root after you enter your user's password, assuming you were the first account to be created. Be careful when you're root. Only login as root when you really need to, and logout as soon as you're done.
sudo su -
Alternatively you can run specific commands with root privileges by prepending them with sudo. For example:
sudo cp -p foo bar/
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
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The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal issudo -iFYI.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
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up vote
5
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This should make you root after you enter your user's password, assuming you were the first account to be created. Be careful when you're root. Only login as root when you really need to, and logout as soon as you're done.
sudo su -
Alternatively you can run specific commands with root privileges by prepending them with sudo. For example:
sudo cp -p foo bar/
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
22113
1
The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal issudo -iFYI.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
This should make you root after you enter your user's password, assuming you were the first account to be created. Be careful when you're root. Only login as root when you really need to, and logout as soon as you're done.
sudo su -
Alternatively you can run specific commands with root privileges by prepending them with sudo. For example:
sudo cp -p foo bar/
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
22113
This should make you root after you enter your user's password, assuming you were the first account to be created. Be careful when you're root. Only login as root when you really need to, and logout as soon as you're done.
sudo su -
Alternatively you can run specific commands with root privileges by prepending them with sudo. For example:
sudo cp -p foo bar/
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
22113
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
22113
answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
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answered Aug 27 '12 at 12:32
ajmccluskey
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The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal issudo -iFYI.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
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The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal issudo -iFYI.
– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
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The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal is
sudo -i FYI.– Broam
Nov 5 at 21:15
The "Ubuntu" way of getting a root terminal is
sudo -i FYI.– Broam
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Info from help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo "By default, the Root account password is locked in Ubuntu. This means that you cannot login as Root directly or use the su command to become the Root user." Instead, use sudo... Example: help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo#sudo
– mondjunge
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