sudo, su, root

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David Woyciesjes wrote:

> Michael Beattie wrote:
>
>> On 6/14/05, David Woyciesjes <woyciesjes at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Albin Blaschka wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> ....
>>>> The other one: from a "standard" terminal, type "sudo su" and one time
>>>> your password - then again you are root, with all *priviliges* and
>>>> *DANGERS* that come with them...
>>>>
>>>
>>>        Actually, typing "sudo su" is not really necessary, and a bit
>>> redundant. Just type "su", then enter the password...
>>>
>>> -- 
>>
>>
>>
>> this is not the same.  su asks for the other user's password and since
>> root is disabled by default it wont work.
>>
>
>     Hmmm, good point. Forgot about that. I did an advanced install, 
> and enable root, with a good password.
>
What is this "GOOD PASSWORD?"

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