How to find out the size of a folder in Linux

I will give below examples of commands by which it is possible to look at the size of folders in Linux.

For example, using the du command (the size of the subfolders is displayed and the total size at the end, the sudo command is used to elevate privileges to access all folders):

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How to reset Linux root password via Live CD

If it is not possible to use the GRUB bootloader as I described in this article – How to reset the root password in Linux via GRUB, you will have to run a Live CD, for example Ubuntu Desktop, at startup select “Try Ubuntu …” instead of installing, and then it will start.
How to make bootable flash drives I described here – How to create a bootable flash drive

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