Since shifting to Ubuntu, i was destabilized by one thing, to get access to some folders you needed to use the SUDO command in the terminal.

Thus, when trying to implement my Blog Sandbox technique into ubuntu, i found i couldnt work at all for any modification would require me entering the sudo command followed by my instructions. granted, it works and is kind of safe but wouldnt it be nice to get full write/edit ability in the gui itself? perso i prefer New folder->cut->paste to
sudo mkdir etc…
So here is how to gain root access in UBUNTU.

Warning

Dont do this unless you know what you are doing. it is really easy to mess up your system in root so be cautious!

To gain root access:

go to menu -> system -> administration -> users and groups
and enter your password (the one you use to log in your account on ubuntu.)

In the list click root and click the properties button

Set the password by hand, it can be any password, not just your normal ubuntu account password.

Ok -> Close, log out and when you are asked for username and password, enter root and the password set above.

DONE!!! you now have full access to all dirs and files!!