Editing Single User Mode (section)

=== Superuser ===

First, a superuser (root user) needs to be activated in order to turn off computer services that will go unused for this experiment. Also, a superuser is need to allow the machine to send large amounts of quick ping signals.  Below is a set of instructions on enabling this function:

1. Allow the computer to boot normally into the GUI

2. Load the Terminal

3. Type : ''sudo passwd root (enable the root account)''

4. Create a new password for the root account and confirm it

5. Then enter this line to enable root login: ''sudo sh -c 'echo "greeter-show-manual-login=true" >> /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf'''

6. Restart the computer: ''sudo shutdown -h now''

7. Now from a new terminal window, one should be able to type ''su'' to prompt for the superuser. Then simply type the password for the root user

If complications arise, use the links below for assistance: 

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

http://computernetworkingnotes.com/ubuntu-12-04-tips-and-tricks/how-to-enable-root-in-ubuntu-12-04.html