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hi there i am completely new to linux but have found it very interesting. please assist me to set my root password. I dont seem to see where to specify ...
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  1. 03-14-2004 #1
    daGeneral
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    root password setting?

    hi there
    i am completely new to linux but have found it very interesting.
    please assist me to set my root password. I dont seem to see where to specify it. i jus got myself a knoppix installation cd, and would like to use it on my machine.Each time i try to, i get stuck .Please help , i wish to be a linux guru Hey!
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    press Alt-F2 and log in as root. If you see a # at the command promp, that means you're already root. Now type "passwd" and set your root password. Press Alt-F7 to get back in graphical mode.

    Good luck
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