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Old 11-21-2001, 04:13 AM   #1
chamkila
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Root problem


I was playing around with my Linux box log in as root and used the command passwd.

I manage to change my root password, now I am unable to log in as root.

I can log in as a normal user the problem is I can not change the root password. Will I be able to use the su command if so how will I use it.

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Old 11-21-2001, 09:30 AM   #2
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Checkout this thread for the same problem.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...=root+password

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Old 11-21-2001, 09:44 AM   #3
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Thanks alot I will try it out

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