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Question #76934 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/76934

    Status: Open => Answered

actionparsnip proposed the following answer:
This is a security feature. Instea dof windows where all users are
admins and have full access to everything, the user has only full access
to what it needs.

If you perform an admin task you can elevate yourself using sudo and
gksudo (as you are part of the security group 'admin')

You can get an interactive sudo by using

sudo -i

which will use your settings and give you full access. This is to be
used sparingly. You can also run graphical programs with sudo using
gksudo.

Once you have the system setup you rarely use your password except for
system updates.

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