[SOLVED] can't insert password after su command

[nir2000]

Hello!
I need to enter my password as super user after the command su but although the command line says "password:" it doesn't let me enter anything at the command line, so I can't move to the root directory.
It also worth noting that I use the Xterminal to write those commands.
So if anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance
Nir
ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

[scragar]

both sudo and su don't show the password as you type, it's an extra layer of security.

just type your password as normal and hit enter.

[sisco311]

In Ubuntu the root account,by default, is disabled.
You can use:

sudo -iand

sudo -sto start a root shell.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/passwordinterminal

[sayakb]

Or rather:

sudo bash
Would also start a bash root session.

[nir2000]

Thank you everybody for your help. You saved me frustration.