Ubuntu Asks For Root Password To Install Software [How To]

If you can't install a software from Ubuntu Software Center or even in the terminal using the apt-get command because Ubuntu asks for the root password, here's a quick how-to. By default, Ubuntu disables the root. In order for you to add your account to the admin group:

1. Open the Terminal. Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal
2. On the Terminal, execute this command:

sudo gpasswd -a username admin

Note: replace username with your login name.

Restore Ubuntu Panel [How To]

If you accidentally removed your GNOME panel, here's a quick "how-to" restore the gnome panel by using a terminal.

1. Open the Terminal. Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal
2. On the Terminal, execute this command:
  
  gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/panel

Not Everyone Can Be A Programmer

To be a programmer isn't very easy. You have to be patient. Yes, I mean very patient. You have to be resourceful. Before, I used to go to a library in a university. I just realized that the library doesn't have too much resources in it. Top of my resource list is the internet. It helps a lot, really. There forums, blogs, search engines like Google. Books are helpful but I spend a lot on forums and blogs. Books doesn't have user comments and advices. It has a one-way approach to the author and the reader. I have searched the internet for advices/traits that a programmer has.