password keystrokes do not register in terminal - just installed Linux lite 2.0
Linux - NewbieThis Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
password keystrokes do not register in terminal - just installed Linux lite 2.0
Just installed Linux lite 2.0 When I tried to install drivers, in terminal when prompted for password, the keystrokes do not register. The two green areas for typing in are there, one very short and a long one, but when I type the password nothing happens.
In the user groups, the root is not enabled. My user name, Judles, is ticked but grayed out, as well as adm. The only enabled groups are some devices, and dip?, lpamin, sudo, and sambashare?
My keyboard works perfectly in Libra. So it must have something to do with permissions. How can I fix this.
I did put in a password at the installation, but am using automatic log on as I am the only user. It is a laptop, but I only use it at home.
Would be very grateful if someone could help! Thanking you, Judles
Just installed Linux lite 2.0 When I tried to install drivers, in terminal when prompted for password, the keystrokes do not register. The two green areas for typing in are there, one very short and a long one, but when I type the password nothing happens.
In the user groups, the root is not enabled. My user name, Judles, is ticked but grayed out, as well as adm. The only enabled groups are some devices, and dip?, lpamin, sudo, and sambashare?
My keyboard works perfectly in Libra. So it must have something to do with permissions. How can I fix this.
I did put in a password at the installation, but am using automatic log on as I am the only user. It is a laptop, but I only use it at home.
Would be very grateful if someone could help! Thanking you, Judles
That's normal, password keystrokes not showing up. Looks like you should be using sudo:
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.