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Ankuryu

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Posted: Mar. 08 2006,11:44

Can I get the root password for the LIVE CD version
also for the embedded version

mikshaw

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Posted: Mar. 08 2006,14:26

there's no password.

You can become root with the command "sudo su".
You can use root power for a single program with "sudo <program>".
You can create a password with the "passwd" command.
You can be prompted to create a password when you boot by using the "secure" boot option.
You can keep your current password persistent by backing up /etc/shadow.

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Ankuryu

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Posted: Mar. 09 2006,09:10

thanks milkshaw

JohnH

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Posted: Mar. 09 2006,15:58

Where do I enter the command "sudo su"?

doobit

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Posted: Mar. 09 2006,16:37

that would be the first command at the prompt in a terminal. You will see the prompt change to indicate that you are root.

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