o.k. how can one change the root password?
 

Having a blast with Linux as a newbie. But I have one mystery in progress.

I have Ubuntu 8.10 on a second partition and now in Windows I have a virtual install of AndLinux. (the AndLinux uses Ubunto 7.10)

In both installs, I was never asked to set the root password. I just setup my main ueer id.

I've had no problem using "sudo" to do root operations, but if I try and use "su", I get no where as I don't know the root password.

Anyone have an answer? (I certainly hope it's not a "start at the beginning and install your Linux again, as I have a ton of goodies working already).

Thank you for the help guys!

Search only had ideas on MySql and other lost passwords.

IIRC you can just use sudo su and then the passwd command. I haven't used Ubuntu for a while now though...

Here is how to set the Ubuntu root password:

http://digiassn.blogspot.com/2006/07...in-ubuntu.html

Here is how to allow root logins at the login screen:

http://digiassn.blogspot.com/2006/10...er-ubuntu.html

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Steve Stites

password help
 

$ sudo passwd

prompt u to type new pass

Enter new password
Confirm

Password accepted succesfully

Sweet!
 

YES!!! I've been able to set the Root password now on Ubuntu.

AndLinux is a bit strange as it doesn't carry out the command, but then I've found the NT console is going all the way down to the # rompt, so maybe that's another avenue for me to check out.

Long story short....THANK YOU...to those who left great ideas to follow. Hoping you're headed for a great holiday.