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Old 06-20-2005, 01:21 AM   #1
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What is the root password?

What is the root password for Knoppix 3.8?
 
Old 06-20-2005, 01:30 AM   #2
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doesn't knoppix use sudo?, so i think there is no password.
 
Old 06-20-2005, 01:46 AM   #3
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Yes, Knoppix uses sudo, and it is set to a 'no password' option.
 
Old 06-20-2005, 06:24 AM   #4
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The Knoppix people have their heads on straight for setting it up in such ways..
 
  


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