I installed 10.2... when logged in as a user and type sudo or su apt-get update it then should ask for the root password and then does it’s thing. At least that’s how it worked when I used Debian before. Yes, I created a root password and a user account.
On Sat, Jan 25, 2020, at 10:35, Russell L. Harris wrote: > On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 09:39:28AM -0700, Harold Hartley wrote: > > The only problem I'm having is when I want to check for updates > > or install a file, it tells me that I'm not in the sudoers file. > ... > >I'm the only one on the system and should have admin access anyways. > > What is this "admin" access? When you installed, you had the > opportunity to create a "root" account and a "normal user" account. > Are you unable to log in as "root"? > > sudo is another matter entirely, with which there is no need to bother > if you are the sole user. > > Which Debian system did you install? > -- Harold Hartley 17632 N. 5th place Phoenix, AZ 85022 wheelie...@ownmail.net
