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:Becoming Root User Without Password In GNU/Linux Ubuntu
Becoming Root User Without Password In GNU/Linux Ubuntu
Feb 29, 2008, 07 :00 UTC (5 Talkback[s]) (7253 reads)

"Ubuntu has an excellent security tool called sudo that allows the administrator to delegate control of certain commands to certain users. But to use it you must type the sudo word before any command, and validate (and confirm) it with your system account password.

"But... some users (like me) wants a more faster solution to become root user simply typing the su command..."

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that you effectively may your home accou ...   The problem is, or course...   
GreyGeek
Feb 29, 2008, 14:08:38
 
What's wrong with using:sudo passwdt ...   What's wrong with   
Alan
Feb 29, 2008, 16:44:39
 
that you effectively may your home accou ...   Re: The problem is, or course...   
Segedunum
Feb 29, 2008, 17:29:11
 
 What's wrong with using: sudo passw ...   Re: What's wrong with   
GreyGeek
Mar 1, 2008, 23:35:16
 
 What's wrong with using: sudo passw ...   Re: What's wrong with   
GreyGeek
Mar 1, 2008, 23:35:30
 
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