Invocation of applications which require root permitions

[Michael R. Head]

On Sat, 2006-01-07 at 14:50 -0500, 'Forum Post wrote:
> I've the same problem with a Dapper new install.
> 
> I've choosen expert mode too.
> 
> Thank you for the hints.
> 
> Anyway, I would like to know how can I restore the expression
> 
> :~$ sudo COMMAND

> which apparently means to know how to edit /etc/sudoers.

The default /etc/sudoers file should have this at the end:
# Members of the admin group may gain root privileges
%admin  ALL=(ALL) ALL

If not, go ahead and add it. Then all you have to do is 
adduser <username> admin

mike

> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> -- 
> aranbanjo
> 
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