|| UPDATE:
Looks like I can get around this problem by su-ing first (can't use sudo) and then running the commands I need to. This is more of a hack/workaround IMO.||
I'm trying to install some apps using apt-get. Unfortunately, I need root access to do so. When I am prompted for my root password, I am told the password is incorrect even though I am positive that I am entering it correctly. Perhaps I need to add my user to sudoers? If so, how can I do this?
I can log into the system as the root user using the root password, but I cannot su to root or sudo anything while I am logged in as my username. Furthermore, the root login seems to lack access to pretty much everything; I can't even figure out how to get a terminal window open. Since when does the root user get less access/privileges than other users?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/23/2008 12:01AM by banuffin.