How do you run things as root?

[adamherb]

I know this sounds really stupid but how do you run scripts as root. i have an install if that makes a difference.

[firebyrd10]

sudo command

or

su

if you want to stay root.

[adamherb]

But say that I had a script in my home, called SCRIPT, then how would I run that as root.

[KanotixUser]

But say that I had a script in my home, called SCRIPT, then how would I run that as root.

sudo ./script
or if you are not in the sudoers list

su
enter root password if needed
then
./script

the file has to be executable
chmod +x script

linux is case sensitive, so if it is SCRIPT you must type it as such.