Update Problem

[Steven Vollom]

I was told to type in su and it would ask for a password to Administration. 
When I did that, I got the word Password?.  When I typed in my password, it 
rejected the password, so I suppose it is because I never created a specific 
password for Administration.  At some time in the past, I located a button 
on the bar at the top of my desktop that requested a password (I thought for 
Administration).  When I entered my password, I was allowed into the area 
where changes to the computer are made.  After two failed installations, I 
cannot find that choice and don't know how it was originally created.  I 
would very much like to work from the terminal, just to become more adept at 
using a computer, however, in my existing financial situation I cannot 
affort the schooling and I don't know where to find what I need to learn, 
and I am totally alone and have no one to collaborate with.  Thank you for 
answering me.  It is an improvement.  It is the first time anyone has 
responded that I know of.  If I type in sudo, what happens is anathama to 
me.  I don't know how to proceed with what I get.  I know you are very busy 
and I appologize for taking so much of your time, however, I also am very 
greatful for the help you have given me now.  It answers one of the why's. 
Cordially, Steven Vollom, artist
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derek Broughton" <news at pointerstop.ca>
To: <kubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: Update Problem


> Steven Vollom wrote:
>
>> I am intimidated by the terminal.  I don't know what to say when I use it
>> except getting a specific instruction from someone with experience.  What
>> would I type have the computer ask for the making of a password for
>> Administration?  I know that su creates a command Password?, but when I
>> enter my password, as the only operator, therefore the Administrator, my
>> password is refused.
>
> It's "sudo <command>", not "su".
>
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> derek
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