Ubuntu and root, su and sudo

Last modified on July 24, 2026 • 1 min read • 20 words
Technology   Kubuntu   Su   Sudo   Root   Linux  
Technology   Kubuntu   Su   Sudo   Root   Linux  
In (K)ubuntu, only sudo is allowed by default.
In (K)ubuntu, only sudo is allowed by default. To enable su, execute:sudo -s -HTo enable graphical root login, edit /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc:AllowRootLogin=true
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