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How do I get root in terminal?

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I'm trying to install git with

apt-get install git

it then says

E: Could not open lock fine /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (13: Permission denied)

E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), are you root?

How do I get this?

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answered 2 Years ago bblerest · Accepted Answer

Always do

sudo apt-get <command>

To drop into root,

sudo -i or sudo su (sudo -i is recommended and more proper, but it really doesn't matter)