Ubuntu users...

[BigJimbo]

I just installed the newest distro of ubuntu 5.04. While doing the install i never remember being prompted for a root password (just create a user)

is there a default one or is it disabled by default?

dont bash me, im just a poor windows boy without a clue

 

[BigJimbo]

Perhaps the most striking aspect that sets Ubuntu apart from other Linux distributions is how they handle the root (system administrator) account. By default, the root account is disabled, and the system relies heavily on sudo to perform administrative tasks. This means to edit a system file you use "sudo vim filename", and are then prompted for your user password, and if you want a root terminal you use "sudo -s". All of the GUI system administration tools in the menu use sudo as well, so you'd never need a root password to maintain Ubuntu.


I also found that there is a "root Terminal" which you run these commands...interesting

 

[GeekDrew]

root is, by default, not assigned a password (so the account is disabled).

Your user account is all that you (usually) need. If you need to do something that requires root privileges, you'll either be prompted for your password, or you'll need to use the command sudo (on the command line) to give your command superuser privileges.

 

[GeekDrew]

Well, you answered your own question within a few minutes.... good.

 

[timswim78]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
root is, by default, not assigned a password (so the account is disabled).

Your user account is all that you (usually) need. If you need to do something that requires root privileges, you'll either be prompted for your password, or you'll need to use the command sudo (on the command line) to give your command superuser privileges.

With Suse, a user can login to the filemanager as a superuser. (This is a fabulous feature!, IMO) Is a similar feature available on ubuntu?

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
root is, by default, not assigned a password (so the account is disabled).

Your user account is all that you (usually) need. If you need to do something that requires root privileges, you'll either be prompted for your password, or you'll need to use the command sudo (on the command line) to give your command superuser privileges.

With Suse, a user can login to the filemanager as a superuser. (This is a fabulous feature!, IMO) Is a similar feature available on ubuntu?

Hrmmm... I'm not sure, off of the top of my head... ask over at Ubuntu forums 😛

I use terminal > 90% of the time... have never had a need to have root access within Nautilus.

 

[kamper]

Originally posted by: timswim78

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
root is, by default, not assigned a password (so the account is disabled).

Your user account is all that you (usually) need. If you need to do something that requires root privileges, you'll either be prompted for your password, or you'll need to use the command sudo (on the command line) to give your command superuser privileges.

With Suse, a user can login to the filemanager as a superuser. (This is a fabulous feature!, IMO) Is a similar feature available on ubuntu?

Gnome usually has a menu item somewhere for that. If not, you could just start it from the commandline I think.