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Re: [Xlog-discussion] Install help]
From: |
Nate Bargmann |
Subject: |
Re: [Xlog-discussion] Install help] |
Date: |
Tue, 2 Sep 2008 20:15:22 -0500 |
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Mutt/1.5.18 (2008-05-17) |
* T + J Williams <address@hidden> [2008 Sep 02 12:51 -0500]:
> Hi Folks,
>
> This is a little off the subject, but here goes. Sri.
>
> > >
> > > Since there is by default no login root user in Ubuntu, you need to
> > > use sudo to assume the role of the root user. In the terminal
> > > window, type 'sudo apt-get remove xlog'. Also use sudo for any
> > > system activities, including the 'make install' step when compiling
> > > from a tarball.
> > >
> > > Bob, N7XY
>
> I always found using sudo on Ubuntu to be a pain. I "grew up" using su to
> become
> root, do what need to be done, and then exiting to get out of the root shell.
>
> Here is a little trick I use to give root a valid password on Ubuntu.
> Just run:
> "sudo sh"
>
> You will get a shell as root, and can then run
> "passwd" to set a root password.
>
> I know... security.
I've done `sudo su' to get to a root prompt as well. TIMTOWTDI. :)
73, de Nate >>
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