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NB: I am _not_ a Linux guru -- just an enthusiastic learner.

I found that the best way around the sudo / root problem is to

1. log in with my "master" account (the first one you create),

2. Open a terminal: Applications > Accessories > Terminal (I've added the launcher to my panel.)

3. Type sudo passwd root

4. You will be asked for the sudo password; enter it.

5. You'll then be asked for the new root password ; enter it.

6. You'll be asked to confirm the new root password.

7. You can now access the root account. If you want to do so from within Gnome, you have to allow root access. To do do (from the root account!),

a. System > Administration > Login Screen Setup

b. Find appropriate tab + click allow root.

As far as I've been able to tell, this will give you fully functional root account.

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