kernel update ? and little problem

hi yall,
firstly, how important is it that the kernel is updated ? (kubuntu 2.6.15-26-386 (basically default))

and when i enter root PW in a window, works fine, but when entered in konsole, konsole displays

please help

TIA

 

its a good practise never to create a root terminal, the best way to run things as root is to use sudo

Code:

sudo <command/s>

you will then be prompted for your password, and the command will run as root. if you run anything else with sudo you will not have to type your password within 5 minutes of the last time you entered it. (it remembers the password for 5 mins)

for example, to update my system i use

Code:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

I then enter my password, apt-get will then update package lists from the repositories and then install any updates ("-y" means assume yes to any questions for "apt-get upgrade").

While that is running, i can wander away from the machine without leaving a root terminal!

hope that was what you where asking

PS if you REALLY want a root terminal, try "sudo su"

 

thankies, can now use konsole as root

do you know the importance of a kernel update, i know how to do it, but how important is it ?

 

Look here

I've included a little piece on the kernel as well

 

cheers mega, i'll install new kernel, so performance will be better

 

Installing a new kernel not only addresses performance issues, but also security bugs and other glitches that may find themselves in the kernel.

 

Problem with sudo in Ubuntu is that a compromised user account, (if somehow exploited through vulnerable software) would also present the attacker with root privileges by using sudo. There's the advantage of running programs as a normal user compromised, and it seems the attacker has automatic escalation of privileges.