how do create a real root

[Kadmos]

Ben Kuang wrote:
> hi:
> 
> Can anyone pls tell me how to create a real root account on ubuntu? 
> because the default is no root, and sudo to perform root tasks.  But i
> would prefer a real root account like other distros.

try:
sudo passwd root

It will ask you for your *users* password (for sudo), then ask for a new 
password for root (and confirm it).

Then you can log in as root or (better yet) use "su" to change user.

HTH