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Old 05-14-2009
ubuntu root
on ubuntu try without saving changes
i'm trying to do root stuff with sudo & su

I tried to change permissions (on files) but unsuccessfully
whoami is ubuntu
i'm doing this to experiment with root & sudo
error msgs i'm gettin

Code:
useradd: unable to lock password file

help?
thanksSmilie
Last edited by Yogesh Sawant; 05-18-2009 at 09:19 AM.. Reason: added code tags
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Old 05-14-2009
have u changed roots passwd?
Code:
sudo passwd root

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Old 05-14-2009
that works great thanks!
 
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