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nodopro 01-12-2010 06:28 PM
User Password
 
How come I can log in under my username using root password? Where can I fix this? I am running Fedora 10.

Thanks,
nodo

pixellany 01-12-2010 06:40 PM
Could this be a "feature" of Fedora--akin to some of the Ubuntu quirks?

If its clear that it is not normal, I would first su to root and change ALL passwords to see if the behavior persists. (There's nothing wrong with trying this---except having to remember new passwords.)

Tinkster 01-12-2010 06:42 PM
Are you really talking about login, or maybe unlocking a screen-saver??

nodopro 01-12-2010 06:48 PM
I am talking either screen login or ssh login.

nodopro 01-13-2010 01:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pixellany (Post 3824448)
Could this be a "feature" of Fedora--akin to some of the Ubuntu quirks?

If its clear that it is not normal, I would first su to root and change ALL passwords to see if the behavior persists. (There's nothing wrong with trying this---except having to remember new passwords.)
I change to a new password but then still the same, able to login by using root password. Any other suggestion please?

nodopro 01-19-2010 07:30 PM
It somehow append my old password into /etc/shadow (I guess). Here is the solution I want to share. I login as root and remove password from shadow file. Log in as username (without password of course). Change a new password then problem is solved.


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