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2009-09-10
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Hi, check the wiki page for complete info but the important part is:
Hope it helps, if not mention what is not clear so it can be improved.
rootsh
Note: As rootsh is the simplest option, and does not require a desktop computer or running additional services, it is the recommended method for gaining root access.
rootsh is available in Extras, and can be installed from the Application manager if you have Extras enabled.
Then, from the shell, run sudo gainroot (or root for short). This will give you a root shell.
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2009-09-10
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I've installed rootsh, and the app manager says its installed, but it doesn't appear on the extras list. Or ANY app list. Or on the available apps list in Personal Menu. If it really is installed, I can't find it. And yes, I rebooted.
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2009-09-10
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I also installed OpenSSH, and it did the same thing. It's just not there. Even if these utilities worked, I don't know what you mean by "from the shell."
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2009-09-10
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Originally Posted by Thinkbolt
Check the last sentence of my previously quoted message..
I've installed rootsh, and the app manager says its installed, but it doesn't appear on the extras list. Or ANY app list. Or on the available apps list in Personal Menu. If it really is installed, I can't find it. And yes, I rebooted.
Then, from the shell, run sudo gainroot (or root for short). This will give you a root shell.
Then, open XTerm and type "sudo gainroot" (or "root" for short) and press return. This will give you a root shell.
Last edited by Saturn; 2009-09-10 at 23:23. Reason: added return.
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2009-09-10
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Open the X Terminal application. That gives you a command line and you are "in the shell". Then just type the commands in and don't forget to hit return.
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2009-09-10
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Originally Posted by dormant
THAT makes sense.
Open the X Terminal application. That gives you a command line and you are "in the shell". Then just type the commands in and don't forget to hit return.
Even though rootsh isn't on my apps list, it's evidently working. I was able to use XTerm to get root access. But I'm STILL getting "access denied" errors when I try to copy files into the Skype sounds folder.
Please note: If your answer is "become root," you are going to have to tell me what that means and how to do it.