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Old 07-20-2013, 10:30 AM   #1
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Account Password/ authentication password

Just downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 lts this week. The password in my user account details appears to have 5 digits (5 dots) but I have no recollection of setting a password. Is there a default which will let me set one so that I can also use it for authentication?
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Old 07-20-2013, 10:37 AM   #2
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Here are easy instructions to reset your forgotten Ubuntu password: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/resetpassword
 
Old 07-20-2013, 02:13 PM   #3
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