How to run only as root?

[Windows_90%]

HOW TO RUN ONLY AS ROOT?

Hi. A very simple question: Has anybody the knowledge about how to log in in the GUI of Ubuntu and run everything as root without su, sudo or typing annoying passwords?
Is it even possible on Linux?Is it possible also NOT to enter passwrods at all? For example on Windows you can set the password to an empty string so every time you start the computer, bang, your in the middle of your business (which is not administrating the computer :) ). Can this be achieved on Linux in order to increase the productivity a bit?

I know many will tell that is not safe, but this isn't actually my question.

If something like this is possible on Linux, it will help me a lot.
Thank you very very much.

[Sub101]

Im not 100% but I dont think we are allowed to tell you in this forum.

[Windows_90%]

Thanks Ra-Hoor-Khuit (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=868231).

It looks that tutorial will only unlock the Root account - which is quarter of what I want.
I still have to type a password.
At least can I set the password to a character?

Anyway, thanks a lot man. Having the root account unlocked is still big move!
Thanks again!

[Windows_90%]

Im not 100% but I dont think we are allowed to tell you in this forum.
This actually confirms that Linux is not for everybody but only for users belonging to a cryptic and hermetic organization?

[sisco311]

HOW TO RUN ONLY AS ROOT?

Hi. A very simple question: Has anybody the knowledge about how to log in in the GUI of Ubuntu and run everything as root without su, sudo or typing annoying passwords?
Is it even possible on Linux?Is it possible also NOT to enter passwrods at all? For example on Windows you can set the password to an empty string so every time you start the computer, bang, your in the middle of your business (which is not administrating the computer :) ). Can this be achieved on Linux in order to increase the productivity a bit?

I know many will tell that is not safe, but this isn't actually my question.

If something like this is possible on Linux, it will help me a lot.
Thank you very very much.

Do you really run admin tasks so often? If so, then you are doing somthing wrong.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AutoLogin

Forum policy on log-in-as-root tutorials (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=716201)

[snowpine]

This actually confirms that Linux is not for everybody but only for users belonging to a cryptic and hermetic organization?

No, it confirms that what you are trying to do is not recommended in Ubuntu. :)

[Sub101]

No, it confirms that what you are trying to do is not recommended in Ubuntu. :)

Before everyone starts arguing over it, im not 100% we arent allowed to say. So if someone whose certain of the rules can tell us, we can answer accordingly.

[snowpine]

Before everyone starts arguing over it, im not 100% we arent allowed to say. So if someone whose certain of the rules can tell us, we can answer accordingly.

These are the Official Ubuntu Support Forums, and logging in as root is Not Officially Supported.

Use google if you want to log in as root, but don't come begging for help here when something goes wrong. ;)

[XCan]

The forum has its rules, yes. But on the other hand, the Linux community extend far beyond the Ubuntu forum. I do not for a second believe that it would be hard for you to access the information elsewhere.

[Windows_90%]

These are the Official Ubuntu Support Forums, and logging in as root is Not Officially Supported.Ok. This is my second time at Linux. I have tried it also in 1998. Since then I have heard many people speaking about how magic and great the Linux community is.

I am deeply sorry to say it (and I speak for real not just to make some Linux lovers mad), I never ever imagine, this community can be so obtuse. I have never seen on a Windows forum somebody censoring information because the big boss (MS) does not allow it.

Jesus man. Is my virtual machine. I kill it, I restore it from a previous point. There is no credit card info in it to be stolen.

No wonder now, why the Linux world revolves around itself.

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Thanks for those that really posted some pieces of information. Good enough I can't get all I want.
Hope I get it from people that don't think in DICTATING what is good for me.

Thanks again for hiding the information guys!

[snowpine]

Ok. This is my second time at Linux. I have tried it also in 1998. Since then I have heard many people speaking about how magic and great the Linux community is.

I am deeply sorry to say it (and I speak for real not just to make some Linux lovers mad), I never ever imagine, this community can be so obtuse. I have never seen on a Windows forum somebody censoring information because the big boss (MS) does not allow it.

Jesus man. Is my virtual machine. I kill it, I restore it from a previous point. There is no credit card info in it.
No wonder now, why the Linux world revolves around itself.

Not a Personal Attack, but: You have used Linux *twice*, and you are already attacking the community and claiming to know more about security than its developers? What about approaching your new Ubuntu experience with humility and a desire to learn? You might learn something if you ask "WHY is running as root not recommended?" instead of calling people obtuse. ;) We are all volunteers here who like to help new users; nobody is getting paid...

[Windows_90%]

a desire to learn?

Hi.
Thanks for advice.

Dear Linux comunity can I learn hear how to run Linux as root, from personal reasons?
Thanks a lot.

Signed: A beginner in Linux (who ACTUALLY never said it knows more than the developers)

[scorp123]

Has anybody the knowledge about how to log in in the GUI of Ubuntu and run everything as root without su, sudo or typing annoying passwords? You need to let go of your Windows thinking. Or return to Windows.

Linux is not Windows:
http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm

Is it even possible on Linux? Yes. But not recommended. Especially not for newcomers.

Can this be achieved on Linux in order to increase the productivity a bit? You can configure auto-login if you really want to. But I don't recommend it. That "gain of productivity" would only be short-lived.

I know many will tell that is not safe, but this isn't actually my question. But it is the answer.

Please read this:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=510812

[ddrichardson]

HOW TO RUN ONLY AS ROOT?

Hi. A very simple question: Has anybody the knowledge about how to log in in the GUI of Ubuntu and run everything as root without su, sudo or typing annoying passwords?
Is it even possible on Linux?Is it possible also NOT to enter passwrods at all? For example on Windows you can set the password to an empty string so every time you start the computer, bang, your in the middle of your business (which is not administrating the computer :) ). Can this be achieved on Linux in order to increase the productivity a bit?

I know many will tell that is not safe, but this isn't actually my question.

If something like this is possible on Linux, it will help me a lot.
Thank you very very much.
Automatic login is in System->Administration->Login Window Preferences, under the security tab, select automatic login and choose the username.

Enabling the root account is not against "the rules" describing how to break the root password is. How to do it is in the community documentation (http://is.gd/1B7yN) and is probablt the most asked question we get in the doc team.

You want an insecure system, fill your boots I'll tell you how but there are applications it won't work round because of the way the system (Ubuntu that is) is designed. For example you'll also need to change the setting in network manager to allow anyone access to your wireless or you'll still get asked for the password each time it connects.

BTW Ubuntu!=Linux so you might want to give us more of a chance than what, really, comes accross at as trolling.

[forestpiskie]

Unfortunately not - there is information on the internet which will help you, we don;t allow run as root threads here.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=716201