Gaining access as root user?

[midijeep]

I was trying to run applejack after installing leopard. When I try to run applejack I get a message saying I can't access because I need to be root user. How do I change that and keep it that way?

Thanks

 

[midijeep]

Got it.
To enable the root user account:

1. Open Directory Utility (in /Applications/Utilities/).
2. If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password of an administrator.
3. Choose Edit > Enable Root User.

 

[midijeep]

Got it.
To enable the root user account:

1. Open Directory Utility (in /Applications/Utilities/).
2. If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password of an administrator.
3. Choose Edit > Enable Root User.

Doesn't work in safe mode. Back to square one--how to gain root user access when trying to use applejack?

 

[jbarley]

Doesn't work in safe mode. Back to square one--how to gain root user access when trying to use applejack?

Just in case no one has mentioned this to you yet,
I do not believe that AppleJack is compatible with Leopard yet.

jb.

 

[nixgeek]

You don't need to enable the root user. Just type the following command in Terminal:

sudo -s

AFter typing that, you'll be prompted for your user password. Type in your password and you'll notice your prompt go from "$" to "#", which means you're root.