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Question [ubuntu] How do access my root superuser ( Ubuntu Forums General Help )
Updated: 2008-11-23 01:45:16 (19)

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

How do i access to my root or superuser account in the terminal?

Answers: [ubuntu] How do access my root superuser ( Ubuntu Forums General Help )

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

i think that warrants its own post.

better to attract those people who know.

Gripp

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

I keep having this error when i want to install packages.

Error : wrong architecture 'i386'

Is there a bug somewhere 1f40 ? Cause i seriously think mine is the i386.

I am trying to install adobe reader and skype for ubuntu.

raylistic87

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

well, i would like to convert some .rpm files to .deb . How can i do that?
And I face problems installing adobe reader now. It says i am using the wrong architecture but i am using the correct version i386. Any ideas?

Install an app named alien

Then, to convert .rpm to .deb:

Code:

sudo alien -k /path/name-of-rpm-file

drs305

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

raylistic87

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

How do i access to my root or superuser account in the terminal?

Probably what you want is to gain access to administrator priviledges. To do that, preceed the command you want to run with "sudo" or with "gksudo" for graphical applications like gedit, nautilus, etc.

So if you want to install applications with apt-get, the command would be:

Code:

sudo apt-get appname

When you try to use sudo, it will ask for your password and when you type it in you won't see it but it is being registered. Hit enter after you have completed the password. By the way, only those with administrator priviledges can do this - normally if you are the first registered user on the computer you can use sudo.

drs305

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

start the first command with sudo and it will prompt you for your password. Use your login password.

example:

sudo fdisk -l

If you want to run a gui application like gedit or nautilus start it with gksudo

Example:

gksudo nautilus

NilsE

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

For most task the recommended method is:

Code:

sudo <command that must run as root>

But if by any reason you need a root console you can use:

Code:

sudo su

Code:

sudo -i

amingv

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

It depends on what you want to do. The "root" account is usually disabled in Ubuntu as protection against accidents and other stuff which could hurt your system.

lisati

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisati

It depends on what you want to do. The "root" account is usually disabled in Ubuntu as protection against accidents and other stuff which could hurt your system.

Have a read of this

lisati

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Help!!

I am a new user of Ubuntu and I find that while I can log in and work on any function within th OS I am unable to do any administration function - the password used at login is not being accepted. How do i get through?

regards

Krishnan

N J Krishnan

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

You mean i can force all the 32 bit softwares onto the 64 bit Ubuntu?

raylistic87

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

Linux raylistic-desktop 2.6.24-18-generic #1 SMP Wed May 28 19:28:38 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux

You should get the 64bit version - usually has x86_64 on their name, of the rpm file.

Then with alien command option -i ( will install directly)

Code:

sudo alien -i app_name.rpm

If you don't have the 64 bit, it can be forced. However, you need 32bit supporting libs. IF you installed flashplugin-nonfree from the repo, then you should be ok.

First create a deb file.

Code:

sudo alien app_name.rpm  ##<-- will create a deb file

#install the deb file
dpkg -i --force-architecture app_name.deb

xebian

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

thanks, i did not know that.

raylistic87

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Linux raylistic-desktop 2.6.24-18-generic #1 SMP Wed May 28 19:28:38 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux

raylistic87

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

Linux raylistic-desktop 2.6.24-18-generic #1 SMP Wed May 28 19:28:38 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux

You are trying to install a 32-bit app (i386) on a 64-bit system. It can be done but there are probably better options. Again, this is better addressed in the 64-bit Forum.

drs305

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

I keep having this error when i want to install packages.

Error : wrong architecture 'i386'

Is there a bug somewhere? Cause i seriously think mine is the i386.

I am trying to install adobe reader and skype for ubuntu.

Code:

uname -m

If it returns "x86_64" you are running a 64-bit system. There is a separate conference for that.

As was mentioned, it is probably time for a new thread about this issue.

drs305

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

Can you post the results of thi command

Code:

uname -a

xebian

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

type sudo in the terminal
and they will prompt for your password.
After which you will become the superuser which u can do admin stuff.

raylistic87

[ubuntu] How do access my root superuser

Quote:

Originally Posted by raylistic87

You mean i can force all the 32 bit softwares onto the 64 bit Ubuntu?

Absolutely. But only when there's no 64-bit version.

xebian

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