Linux - Newbie This 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.
Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto |
Site FAQ |
Sitemap |
Register Now
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.
|
 |
08-15-2003, 12:17 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Distribution: mepis 3.3.1
Posts: 82
Rep: 
|
root password for knoppix
HELP!!!
I just got knoppix 3.2. When I went to change some settings, I realized that I need the root pasword, but it came with the root pasword already set, does anyone know what it is??? I am desperate.
thanks
Ampex189
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2003, 12:35 AM
|
#2
|
|
LQ Guru
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: Salt Lake City, UT - USA
Distribution: Gentoo ; LFS ; Kubuntu ; CentOS ; Raspbian
Posts: 12,613
Rep:
|
Actually, CTRL ALT F2 to a console and type:
passwd
To change the root password as it's not set to anything specific, just encoded.
HTH
Cool
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2003, 12:38 AM
|
#3
|
|
Member
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Distribution: mepis 3.3.1
Posts: 82
Original Poster
Rep:
|
damn I feel stupid
thanks
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2003, 12:48 AM
|
#4
|
|
Member
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Distribution: mepis 3.3.1
Posts: 82
Original Poster
Rep:
|
I actually dont feel quite so stupid because it didnt work, it said " passwd: Authentication failure" what do I do now? Im hope less
|
|
|
|
|
08-15-2003, 01:38 AM
|
#5
|
|
LQ Guru
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: Salt Lake City, UT - USA
Distribution: Gentoo ; LFS ; Kubuntu ; CentOS ; Raspbian
Posts: 12,613
Rep:
|
You have to type root:
passwd root
CTRL ALT F2 should bring up a console. This is a root console. From there you **should** be able to change root's password with:
passwd root
Cool |
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:40 PM.
|
|
|
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
|
|
 Latest Threads
LQ News
|
|
