.. dont forget gksudo which is being used commonly by recent Ubuntu and Fedora builds. (ie. 'gksudo nautilus' to run nautilus as root user ).
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 2:22 PM, Chris Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I don't believe this.... >> >> Folks, I found the reason I couldn't get the root password to work. >> Turns out, gOS doesn't have a root password as I commonly understand >> it. I thought I had selected a root password at some point when I >> first got my Cloudbook, seeing as how I did do system updates. But >> that was handled automatically. >> >> In case you either have gOS or know someone asking for your help, >> here's what you do to get root access: >> >> Login as you normally would >> >> Use xterm and type: sudo su >> >> When asked for the password for your normal ID, type in your personal >> password. >> >> Congratulations. You are now root. > > The reason for running most user-initiated things through sudo is that > it gives you root privileges without changing your home folder to /root. > That way it's more compatible with your user environment. Also look > into kdesu and gtksu for running GUI apps as root. This allows the root > app to communicate with the already running XServer, as opposed to any > behind-the-scenes xnest madness. > > > > > -- Part-time SysAd, full-time Dad, part-time netNinja CNS, ACFE, FOSS Advocate and Consultant Registered Linux User #400165 http://baudizm.blogsome.com http://linuxblazon.wordpress.com http://3x-comic.blogspot.com (NEW!) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
