Ubuntu

**Keiron** · 02-14-09, 01:26 PM

So I just installed Ubuntu on my laptop. Pretty nice so far.

I got it because I am taking a Unix/Linux class and initially we were going to just learn on OpenSUSE, but the newest version we got and were told we should use (since that is what the book is) didn't have all the necessary files needed to run specific, important commands.

For example, we can't even add or create users, change permissions or anything. The commands weren't even there.

Anyways, just trying it out right now and getting all the updates. So far so good.

The only thing is, it didn't ask me to set up a root password. I'm a little confused because I am able to update using my normal login password (which I was told before is the same as root by default) but when I go into the command line to try to add a user or change to a super user, the password doesn't work.

Anyone have any helpful hints or experiences for someone new to Ubuntu/Linux in general?

**Keiron** · 02-14-09, 01:53 PM

Got the root and password thing figured out with a little help from google. I can now log in to root freely and do everything that I know how...which isn't saying much.

**CivilWars** · 02-14-09, 01:54 PM

PM JBMCW2010, he is a Linux geek, I mean, he uses Linux, not sure what flavor he is on now though.

**Cojiro** · 02-14-09, 01:56 PM

the only thing i know about ubuntu is that you can install it on a ps3... I know this from personal experience :9

**~~Cecil900~~** · 02-14-09, 03:39 PM

I use Fedora as my flavor of linux. But i have used ubuntu, and the password you use to log into your computer is supposed to be the same for the root password.

**Howlin Mad Murphy** · 02-14-09, 05:34 PM

i have ubuntu studio on my work computer, it comes with gnome interface and a ton of audio/video programs that i use. its nice because if somebody tries to mess with my comp while im not at my desk, they sit down and dont know what the fuck to do so they all leave my crap alone.

thats right chumps, linux for the win, go talk to your myspace boyfriends on someone else computer

**SoccerDog** · 02-14-09, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by CivilWars

PM JBMCW2010, he is a Linux geek, I mean, he uses Linux, not sure what flavor he is on now though.

Or Bunni. He fixed my linux problems back when i thought it was fun.

**Bunni** · 02-15-09, 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by SoccerDog

Originally Posted by CivilWars

PM JBMCW2010, he is a Linux geek, I mean, he uses Linux, not sure what flavor he is on now though.

Or Bunni. He fixed my linux problems back when i thought it was fun.

or on ubunto use the sudo command since ubuntu sets you up with the correct permissions your account.

ex
sudo apt-get install skype
or w/e

su

if you really need it

GENTOO <3

btw, be sure to setup compiz... get the full blast of ubuntu!

**ninja|oaklandr** · 02-15-09, 02:39 AM

I installed Ubuntu on my laptop. Apparently it does not always play well with the power settings of laptops. If I put it in standby and bring it out the CPU fan will not turn on anymore. I also had it come back on after it was in my backpack. I went to get it out after I got home from work and the whole laptop was burning up. It didn't turn on at first and I almost cried. (It was a gift from the wife at Christmas) Right now I only run Vista and it works.

**Keiron** · 02-15-09, 03:05 PM

I'll be sure to keep that in mind in case I have any problems messing around with stuff. We've been having problems to say the least on campus so we haven't gotten into anything really that much yet. Good to know though there are people here who can help if I need it.