I installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin), 64 bit. Nowhere was I asked to set password for root.
I just installed AccuRev SCM software. It was installed under the /root
folder by default. Now I try do something on that folder. I tried with su to switch to root, but I don't know its password.
Should I always use sudo or get the default root password, if any?
How do I create a launcher for software installed inside the /root
directory?
Best Answer
By default, the root account is accessed by sudo.
For a complete discussion in the topic, and information for how to set a root password, see: RootSudo - Community Ubuntu Documentation
With that said, it is extremely unlikely you need to set a root password, I advise you use
Or for graphical applications, use gksu