SU password

[Leonard Chatagnier]

--- "W. D. Allen" <ballensr at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> I'm new to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition. I can
> use my root password
> in Ubuntu desktop system administration, etc.,
> however when I go to
> terminal and enter su my password fails. 
> 
Ubuntu frowns on using su and it set to use sudo. 
However, su can be set up on Ubentu if you wish. 
Suggest you read man su for details as I don't recall
and it takes more than one step, AIR.

> Been trying to use 'recovery mode' to fix problem
> but can not locate it
> on CD.
> 
If your using grub, it's the second entry for each
kernel saying "recovery". You don't need the CD as
it's on every grub install.  HTH.

> Any guidance would be gratefully accepted.
> 
> W. D. Allen
> ballensr at roadrunner.com
> 
> end


Leonard Chatagnier
lenc5570 at sbcglobal.net