Use su
then type in your root password. You would have set the root password when installing your distro. But beware you can really damage your system while in root. Mahesh > How do I go about setting up user as being a > superuser? > > Kevin > Original Message ----------------------- > the system has a super user. his/her name is root, > and you set up the > password on installation. > > and yes, you have to be root to install programs. > > On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 13:28:48 +1300 > Kevin Linux account <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Do I have to setup a Superuser for the purposes of > installing Programs etc.? I am using Mandrake 8 > > > > Regards, > > > > Kevin > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -- > Nick Rout > Barrister & Solicitor > Christchurch, NZ > Ph +64 3 3798966 > Fax + 64 3 3798853 > http://www.rout.co.nz > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ===== For Linux CD's check out http://www.xsolutions.co.nz http://www.yahoo.promo.com.au/hint/ - Yahoo! Hint Dropper - Avoid getting hideous gifts this Christmas with Yahoo! Hint Dropper!
