On Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:34:06 +0530 "Amit Sarda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> i installed the latest ubuntu 8.10 with a defauly user say "xyz". > now i want to add another user say "abc" how do i go about it? > > its says that i do not have permission and only "root" can do the same. Please provide complete details. How are you trying to add the user? Please also include exact error messages. Perhaps the easiest way is from the GUI: System > Administration > Users and Groups. Click on the Unlock button, and enter your usual password, then click on Add User, and follow instructions. > but what is the default password for "root"? Normally, one uses "sudo command" to run a command needing root privileges. It will ask for a password, whereupon you should enter your normal password (the default user should have sudo privileges, else you will need to add these in /etc/sudoers). > also, how do i set it? You really should not need to. If you want to go to a root shell, use "sudo su -". If you insist on having a root password, use "passwd" from a root shell to add one. > moreover, once does, how can i set permissions to the user. [...] What kind of permissions? Normally, one sets up groups with appropriate permissions, and adds users to specific groups. This can be done when creating the user, or later on. Regards, Gora -- ubuntu-in mailing list ubuntu-in@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in
