[KLUG Members] Kubuntu 6.06/X64 How to switch to root in a terminal.

[Bill Katsma]

> I have a command line only entry to load a plugin.  I opened a terminal,
> typed in the "su" command, the word Password came up on the next line
> but it would not accept my password.  What am I missing to log in as
> root?

Hello,

If this is a default install the Root password has not yet been set. 

To set one do this:
sudo su -
 (Type your password)
passwd
(Type new root password)


Although it ma not be neccasary you can run root from sudo.

Just type

sudo -i
(your password)


Bill