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hi all, install ubuntu 10.04lts version on pc , os on pc. want install software 1st have log in root can install. forget root password , when startup, don't appear grub menu screen. have try press "shift" button , "esc" button still don't appear.

got idea how work problem ? in advance

in order install software can go ubuntu software centre, or on 10.04lts can use synaptic package manager installed default.

need enter login password in order this. if using terminal install software not need log in root, have use sudo command this:

code:
sudo apt-get install <name-of-the-software>
the root account disabled default in ubuntu security , operational safety reasons.any time require higher privilieges use "sudo" command.

please see page further details:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/rootsudo


if have misunderstood question , have in fact forgotten login password in order enter grub menu , recovery mode need hold shift key down switch machine on, before starts boot. can find details of how reset login password here:

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword
hope helps


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