LinuxQuestions.org
Welcome to the most active Linux Forum on the web.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions
User Name
Password
Linux - Distributions This forum is for Distribution specific questions.
Red Hat, Slackware, Debian, Novell, LFS, Mandriva, Ubuntu, Fedora - the list goes on and on... Note: An (*) indicates there is no official participation from that distribution here at LQ.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 02-22-2005, 05:20 PM   #1
t3gah
Member
 
Registered: Dec 2004
Distribution: SuSE, RedHat, ubuntu, Debian
Posts: 734

Rep: Reputation: 30
how do I get around the "submit passwd" prompt in ubuntu even if I use "sudo"?


During the install of ubuntu the help file states that there will be one user account created and that the super user, or root account will have no passwd. One just has to type "sudo <command>". My copy 4.10 keeps prompting me for the root passwd, which obviously doesn't exist, or so the documents say. If I click ok the prompt comes back. If I click cancel, the command doesn't go through. My ubuntu CD's came in their own special cardboard jacket so they are not iso's. I got them for Christmas. One Live! CD and one install CD.

Do I have a fubar install cd?
 
Old 02-22-2005, 05:42 PM   #2
syg00
LQ Veteran
 
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Australia
Distribution: Lots ...
Posts: 21,332

Rep: Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176Reputation: 4176
I recall the message says enter your password.
The one you logged on with.
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
what is "sticky bit mode" , "SUID" , "SGID" augustus123 Linux - General 10 08-03-2012 05:40 AM
Telling people to use "Google," to "RTFM," or "Use the search feature" Ausar General 77 03-21-2010 12:26 PM
"Xlib: extension "XFree86-DRI" missing on display ":0.0"." zaps Linux - Games 9 05-14-2007 04:07 PM
javascript merge "if confirm" with "submit" rblampain Linux - Software 6 09-18-2005 11:44 AM
normal user want to perform "init 6" by using " sudo acbenny Linux - General 3 08-08-2004 08:41 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Distributions

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:54 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration