04 August 2008 06:00
Set Root Password
Setting Root Passowrd
Following is used to set the root password if unable to access using login credentials:
From the Log-in Manager
1. Ctrl+Alt+F4
2. At the command prompt:
* root
* passwd (Note intentionally missing the o)
* enter new password twice
* exit
3. Ctrl+Alt+F7
4. At the log-in screen Username: root Password: (as established)
This will log the machine if other log-in credentials fail.
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