Hi
Ubuntu has the root account disabled.
You use sudo to run commands as root. if you need root access for some work:
- To start a root shell, but keep the current shell’s environment, use:
sudo -s
- To start a root shell (i.e. a command window where you can run root commands), starting root’s environment and login scripts, use:
sudo -i
There is also a root terminal that is in the Applications menu. You have to right-click to edit the menu’s and add a check to the root terminal in System Tools items.
Don’t forget to type ‘exit’ (or press Ctrl+D) to switch back to your normal user when you are done.