Admin Privilages in Ubuntu 6.06LTS ?

makmillion · 08-01-2007, 02:37 PM

I'm the only user in my fresh install of Ubuntu 6.06LTS.. but for some reason I don't have the ability to install anything fully or edit anything in the etc folder.

Anyone know how to obtain admin privilages or disable this feature so I have full access to 6.06LTS?

I always get this 'You don't have proper permissions to do this', not in those exact words, though.

Any help is greatly appreciated

tlarkin · 08-01-2007, 02:50 PM

you need root privileges to do this.

if you wanted to edit the fstab file or the http.conf file you would do so like this via terminal

Code:

sudo pico /etc/fstab

sudo pico /etc/http/http.conf

It will prompt you for your password, enter it and then you can edit it right in the terminal. If you want to edit it in a GUI based application substitute pico for your favorite text editor. Please also make back up files of your configuration files incase you botch it you can always restore a back up.

makmillion · 08-01-2007, 03:22 PM

I'm unsure how to do that..?

I'd like to edit '/etc/modprobe.d/aliases'

I'm fairly new to linux, but learn quick.. again, any help is appreciated

patrickv · 08-01-2007, 03:31 PM

you could also do (in terminal)
sudo passwd root -->then follow the instuctions,
you wont be able to log in as root but you will have the rights to do admin tasks

patrickv · 08-01-2007, 03:32 PM

edit : to perform tasks as root use SU not SUDO

tlarkin · 08-01-2007, 03:37 PM

open up the terminal (or console - whatever they call it in your distro) which brings up the command line.

to edit the file in terminal you can do this:

Code:

sudo pico /etc/modprobe.d/aliases

That way you can edit it right there in the terminal.

tlarkin · 08-01-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

edit : to perform tasks as root use SU not SUDO

Since ubuntu and other debian based distros use the /etc/sudoers to authenticate via root, you never have to use the su command, a simple sudo will do.

_simon_ · 08-01-2007, 03:42 PM

Personally I prefer gedit, so give that a try as well.

Applications -> Accessories-> Terminal

Code:

sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/aliases

makmillion · 08-01-2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the help, I've yet to try these suggestions but I'll definately try them tonight

08-01-2007, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	Admin Privilages in Ubuntu 6.06LTS ? I'm the only user in my fresh install of Ubuntu 6.06LTS.. but for some reason I don't have the ability to install anything fully or edit anything in the etc folder. Anyone know how to obtain admin privilages or disable this feature so I have full access to 6.06LTS? I always get this 'You don't have proper permissions to do this', not in those exact words, though. Any help is greatly appreciated

08-01-2007, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,222	you need root privileges to do this. if you wanted to edit the fstab file or the http.conf file you would do so like this via terminal Code: sudo pico /etc/fstab sudo pico /etc/http/http.conf It will prompt you for your password, enter it and then you can edit it right in the terminal. If you want to edit it in a GUI based application substitute pico for your favorite text editor. Please also make back up files of your configuration files incase you botch it you can always restore a back up.

08-01-2007, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,561	you could also do (in terminal) sudo passwd root -->then follow the instuctions, you wont be able to log in as root but you will have the rights to do admin tasks __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2

08-01-2007, 03:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,561	edit : to perform tasks as root use SU not SUDO __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2

08-01-2007, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,222	open up the terminal (or console - whatever they call it in your distro) which brings up the command line. to edit the file in terminal you can do this: Code: sudo pico /etc/modprobe.d/aliases That way you can edit it right there in the terminal.

08-01-2007, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	I'm unsure how to do that..? I'd like to edit '/etc/modprobe.d/aliases' I'm fairly new to linux, but learn quick.. again, any help is appreciated

08-01-2007, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
_simon_ Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 969	Personally I prefer gedit, so give that a try as well. Applications -> Accessories-> Terminal Code: sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/aliases

08-01-2007, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	Thanks for the help, I've yet to try these suggestions but I'll definately try them tonight

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