root access

[lawlzor]

i tried to run a shell script to install the drivers for my alps touchpad, but the terminal tells me i need root access. so i used "su" to log in as root but my password doesnt work. is there some other password that exists for root access?

[thegodfaza]

my-computer:~ Me$ sudo bash

WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

Password:
my-computer:~ root#

[Headrush69]

try

sudo su

and use your account password. (assuming you are an admin)

[lawlzor]

thanks. sudo bash worked wonders. sorry head that i dodnt get a chance to try yours too. perhaps another time. :]

[Headrush69]

thanks. sudo bash worked wonders. sorry head that i dodnt get a chance to try yours too. perhaps another time. :]

They both do the same thing anyways.

 

One changes the user credentials to root user in the current BASH shell, the other starts (nests) a new BASH session running as root in the current BASH session.

 

[lawlzor]

i was only faking sorry anyway